47120 ZIP Code — Fredericksburg, IN

Washington County, Indiana

ZIP code 47120 is located in Fredericksburg, Indiana, within Washington County. It covers approximately 18.92 square miles and serves a population of 671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47120

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,656.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47120 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

671

population

18.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47120 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47120

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fredericksburg	Acceptable
Fredericksburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47164 Palmyra (6 mi) 47125 Hardinsburg (7.3 mi) 47115 Depauw (8.2 mi) 47166 Ramsey (9.8 mi) 47165 Pekin (9.9 mi) 47161 New Salisbury (10.4 mi) 47145 Milltown (10.4 mi) 47124 Greenville (11.3 mi) 47140 Marengo (11.5 mi) 47167 Salem (11.6 mi) 47108 Campbellsburg (12.9 mi) 47114 Crandall (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	671
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	18.92 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	38.4575
Longitude	-86.1825
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	50.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

671

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$67,656

Median household income

$32,428

Per capita income

$232,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

1.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	48	7.2%
18 and over	623	92.8%
65 and over	72	10.7%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	659	98.2%
Two or more races	12	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	50.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 24.7%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	24.7%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	24.4%
Median income	$67,656

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 63.7%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.9%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	74.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	7.4%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	48.3%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	79.0%
Cohabiting couple	40	14.8%
Male householder, no spouse	9	3.3%
Female householder, no spouse	8	3.0%
Households with children under 18	20	7.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	19.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	0.0%
Married	65.5%	85.8%
Separated	13.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.5%
Divorced	2.9%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 58.9%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	1.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	8.5%
Elementary school	15	16.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	71	75.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 35.1%

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.0%
Production & transportation	56.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	9.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 87.5%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	22.7%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	646	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	671	100.0%
Born in same state	671	100.0%
Born in different state	475	70.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	87	13%
Italian	81	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	52	7.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	96.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47120

What city is ZIP code 47120 in?

ZIP code 47120 is primarily assigned to Fredericksburg, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47120 in?

ZIP code 47120 falls within Washington County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47120 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 47120 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47120?

15% of residents in ZIP code 47120 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 47120?

ZIP code 47120 has an estimated population of 671 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47120?

The median home value in ZIP code 47120 is $232,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 47120 in?

ZIP code 47120 observes the EST timezone.