47436 ZIP Code — Heltonville, IN

Lawrence County, Indiana

ZIP code 47436 is located in Heltonville, Indiana, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 52.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47436

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 $205,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,417. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 47436 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,541

population

52.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heltonville	Acceptable
Heltonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47264 Norman (6.2 mi) 47421 Bedford (6.8 mi) 47451 Oolitic (8.2 mi) 47401 Bloomington (9.3 mi) 47462 Springville (12.9 mi) 47260 Medora (12.9 mi) 47235 Freetown (14.5 mi) 47446 Mitchell (14.5 mi) 47403 Bloomington (14.6 mi) 47405 Bloomington (16.5 mi) 47406 Bloomington (16.8 mi) 47448 Nashville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,541
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	52.46 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	38.9511
Longitude	-86.3913
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	43.7%	43.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	35.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,541

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$61,417

Median household income

$29,578

Per capita income

$205,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

611

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

144

20–24

122

25–34

141

35–44

120

174

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	198	12.8%
18 and over	1,343	87.2%
65 and over	226	14.7%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,401	86.5%
Hispanic or Latino	79	4.9%
Other race	65	4%
Two or more races	53	3.3%
Asian	22	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	43.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	35.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 34.7%

$75k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	34.7%
$75k–$100k	1.1%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	16.1%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$61,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	24.8%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	49.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	36.5%
Propane / LP gas	34.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	17.7%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	337	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	93	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	112	20.4%
Households with children under 18	136	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	26.1%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	21.1%
Married	52.3%	64.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	11.6%
Divorced	14.3%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	33	14.2%
Elementary school	98	42.1%
High school	17	7.3%
College / grad school	85	36.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Manufacturing 20.5%

Retail trade 13.5%

Construction 9.5%

Public administration 7.1%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 48.5%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 22.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	16.2%
18–64 years	27.7%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,491	96.8%
Spanish	9	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,519	98.6%
Born in same state	1,519	98.6%
Born in different state	1,229	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.4%
Not a US citizen	9	40.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	285	18.5%
Italian	211	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	91	5.9%
English	11	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47436

What city is ZIP code 47436 in?

ZIP code 47436 is primarily assigned to Heltonville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47436 in?

ZIP code 47436 falls within Lawrence County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47436?

21% of residents in ZIP code 47436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47436 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 47436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 47436?

ZIP code 47436 has an estimated population of 1,541 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47436?

The median home value in ZIP code 47436 is $205,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 47436 in?

ZIP code 47436 observes the EST timezone.