47240 ZIP Code — Greensburg, IN
Decatur County, Indiana
ZIP code 47240 is located in Greensburg, Indiana, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 303.53 square miles and serves a population of 21,755 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47240
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 $185,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $71,682. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
21,755
population
303.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47240 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47240
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greensburg | Acceptable |
| Greensburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47272 Saint Paul (10.3 mi)
47283 Westport (11.4 mi)
46156 Milroy (12.4 mi)
47037 Osgood (13.6 mi)
47244 Hartsville (13.6 mi)
47036 Oldenburg (13.8 mi)
47006 Batesville (14.3 mi)
46182 Waldron (14.4 mi)
47246 Hope (14.8 mi)
47234 Flat Rock (14.8 mi)
46150 Manilla (17 mi)
47236 Grammer (17.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,755 |
| Population density | 72 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 303.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.69 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3180 |
| Longitude | -85.4792 |
| 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 | 38.4% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 37.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 19.6% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 3.0% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
21,755
Population
72
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$71,682
Median household income
$34,837
Per capita income
$185,200
Median home value
$824
Median monthly rent
72.2%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
7,271
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
665
Under 5
650
744
5–9
728
755
10–14
738
609
15–19
596
715
20–24
699
1,343
25–34
1,314
1,294
35–44
1,266
1,428
45–54
1,397
798
55–59
780
617
60–64
603
1,233
65–74
1,207
579
75–84
567
217
85+
213
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,994 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 16,761 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,016 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.6%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,391 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,041 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 619 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 132 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.4% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 37.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 19.6% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 3.0% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $71,682 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
16.9%
$200k–$300k
28.3%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,200 |
| Median rent / month | $824 |
| Owner occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter occupied | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 81.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.8% |
| Electricity | 40.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 4.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,518 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 951 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,348 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,850 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,418 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,626 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 24.0% |
| Married | 54.7% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
43.9%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 284 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 404 | 8.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,286 | 48.1% |
| High school | 1,029 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 747 | 15.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.0%
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Retail trade
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Professional & management
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.3% |
| Government | 7.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,161 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,440 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 77 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 76 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,461 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 21,270 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,296 | 84.1% |
| Foreign born | 191 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 294 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 63 | 21.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,546 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 2,522 | 11.6% |
| French | 1,803 | 8.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 168 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 66 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47240
What city is ZIP code 47240 in?
ZIP code 47240 is primarily assigned to Greensburg, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47240 in?
ZIP code 47240 falls within Decatur County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47240?
The median home value in ZIP code 47240 is $185,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47240?
ZIP code 47240 has an estimated population of 21,755 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47240?
The median household income in ZIP code 47240 is $71,682, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47240 in?
ZIP code 47240 observes the EST timezone.