47023 ZIP Code — Holton, IN

Ripley County, Indiana

ZIP code 47023 is located in Holton, Indiana, within Ripley County. It covers approximately 49.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47023

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 $159,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,070. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 33 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,156

population

49.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holton	Acceptable
Holton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47223 Butlerville (6.6 mi) 47042 Versailles (6.7 mi) 47037 Osgood (10 mi) 47231 Dupont (11.8 mi) 47017 Cross Plains (11.9 mi) 47224 Canaan (12.8 mi) 47265 North Vernon (13.2 mi) 47250 Madison (13.5 mi) 47031 Milan (13.8 mi) 47283 Westport (14.5 mi) 47018 Dillsboro (15.7 mi) 47032 Moores Hill (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,156
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	49.61 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.0304
Longitude	-85.3687
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	35.8%	39.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	24.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,156

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$78,070

Median household income

$32,178

Per capita income

$159,900

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

879

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

117

35–44

153

45–54

162

55–59

60–64

198

65–74

210

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	470	21.8%
18 and over	1,686	78.2%
65 and over	497	23.1%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,057	95%
Two or more races	75	3.5%
Black or African American	24	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	39.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	24.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	28.2%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$78,070

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 29.8%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,900
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	15.4%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	40.9%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	25.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	504	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	163	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	163	18.7%
Households with children under 18	236	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	359	41.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	13.9%
Married	60.9%	66.1%
Separated	2.7%	1.3%
Widowed	1.5%	8.3%
Divorced	16.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.9%
Kindergarten	31	8.0%
Elementary school	204	52.8%
High school	79	20.5%
College / grad school	57	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Retail trade 6.3%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Construction 3.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	33.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,997	92.6%
Spanish	17	0.9%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,150	99.7%
Born in same state	2,110	97.9%
Born in different state	1,691	78.4%
Foreign born	40	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	305	14.1%
Italian	221	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	128	5.9%
English	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47023

What city is ZIP code 47023 in?

ZIP code 47023 is primarily assigned to Holton, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47023 in?

ZIP code 47023 falls within Ripley County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47023 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47023 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47023 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 47023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47023?

The median home value in ZIP code 47023 is $159,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 47023?

ZIP code 47023 has an estimated population of 2,156 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47023 in?

ZIP code 47023 observes the EST timezone.