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Orange County
French Lick, IN
47432
47432 ZIP Code — French Lick, IN
Orange County, Indiana
ZIP code 47432 is located in
French Lick ,
Indiana ,
within Orange County .
It covers approximately 77.79 square miles and serves a population of
4,687 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47432
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,934. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47432 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,687
Population density
60 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
77.79 sq mi
Water area
6.91 sq mi
Latitude
38.4868
Longitude
-86.6556
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.0%
46.9%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
35.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
14.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$60,934
Median household income
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,318 28.1% 18 and over 3,369 71.9% 65 and over 772 16.5% Median age 40.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,921 77.7% Two or more races 405 8% Hispanic or Latino 360 7.1% Black or African American 304 6% Other race 44 0.9% Asian 10 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.0%
46.9%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
35.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
14.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.6%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 2.7% $15k–$25k 14.7% $25k–$35k 4.9% $35k–$50k 14.9% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 17.4% $100k–$150k 22.4% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 0.4% Median income $60,934
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,600 Median rent / month $835 Owner occupied 80.6% Renter occupied 19.4% Vacant 10.9% Single-family detached 75.3% Large apartment buildings 2.9% Mobile homes 14.3% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 5.0% 2000–2009 11.8% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 10.8% 1970–1979 8.0% 1960–1969 13.8% 1950–1959 14.2% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 20.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 8.7% 2 bedrooms 38.6% 3 bedrooms 43.6% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 32.4% 2 vehicles 28.9% 3 or more 34.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.5% Electricity 35.5% Propane / LP gas 29.0% Fuel oil 2.4% Wood 1.8% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 809 42.6% Cohabiting couple 218 11.5% Male householder, no spouse 441 23.2% Female householder, no spouse 433 22.8% Households with children under 18 816 42.9% Households with seniors (65+) 550 28.9% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.1% 22.7% Married 42.2% 49.8% Separated 0.8% 0.5% Widowed 2.8% 9.9% Divorced 25.2% 17.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.5%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.1% Bachelor's or higher 15.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 136 13.0% Kindergarten 110 10.5% Elementary school 446 42.6% High school 295 28.1% College / grad school 61 5.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
22.4%
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Professional & management
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Public administration
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.6% Service 18.0% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 8.1% Production & transportation 33.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.1% Government 9.6% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.5% Carpool 5.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.1% Work from home 3.4% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 23.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
6.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.6% Retirement income 22.7% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 7.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 38.3% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.8% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 18.9% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 58.1% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 19.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 227 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 1.4% 18–64 years 13.7% 65 and over 43.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.0% Public insurance 32.2% No insurance 5.2% Uninsured under 19 4.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,315 92.1% Spanish 2 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,550 97.1% Born in same state 4,510 96.2% Born in different state 3,865 82.5% Foreign born 40 0.9% Naturalized citizen 137 2.9% Not a US citizen 130 94.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 445 9.5% Italian 425 9.1% Arab 242 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 26 0.6% English 18 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.6% Internet access 88.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47432
What city is ZIP code 47432 in?
ZIP code 47432 is primarily assigned to French Lick, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47432 in?
ZIP code 47432 falls within Orange County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47432 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 47432 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47432 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 47432 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47432?
The median home value in ZIP code 47432 is $98,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 47432?
ZIP code 47432 has an estimated population of 4,687 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47432 in?
ZIP code 47432 observes the EST timezone.
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