47247 ZIP Code — Jonesville, IN
Bartholomew County, Indiana
ZIP code 47247 is located in Jonesville, Indiana, within Bartholomew County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
196
population
0.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47247
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jonesville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 196 |
| Population density | 1,400 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0593 |
| Longitude | -85.8888 |
| 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 | 28.2% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 60.6% | 33.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.3% | 23.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.5% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
196
Population
1,400
People per sq mi
50.3
Median age
$48,750
Median household income
$31,158
Per capita income
$99,000
Median home value
$890
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
70
Housing units
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
6
2
5–9
2
6
10–14
5
3
15–19
2
6
20–24
5
9
25–34
9
6
35–44
5
27
45–54
25
7
55–59
7
10
60–64
9
11
65–74
11
6
75–84
5
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 164 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 38 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 50.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.5%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 3 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.2% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 60.6% | 33.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.3% | 23.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.5% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
18.2%
$50k–$75k
10.2%
$75k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
28.4%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| Median income | $48,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.8%
$50k–$100k
33.3%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
24.6%
$200k–$300k
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,000 |
| Median rent / month | $890 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 1.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.6% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.9% |
| Electricity | 6.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 27.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 36 | 40.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 18 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 14 | 15.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33 | 37.5% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 20.0% |
| Married | 34.1% | 37.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 31.8% | 32.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
51.3%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
5.3%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 52.4% |
| High school | 4 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 28.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.5%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Education & healthcare
12.2%
Retail trade
8.2%
Professional & management
7.1%
Construction
6.1%
Public administration
6.1%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Other services
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.3% |
| Service | 9.2% |
| Sales & office | 15.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 26.5% |
| Production & transportation | 33.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.8% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
44.8%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
35.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.9% |
| Retirement income | 36.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 12.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.8% |
| 65 and over | 44.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.7% |
| Public insurance | 53.1% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 183 | 93.4% |
| 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) | 196 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 195 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 163 | 83.2% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 25 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 20 | 10.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 18 | 9.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47247
What city is ZIP code 47247 in?
ZIP code 47247 is primarily assigned to Jonesville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47247 in?
ZIP code 47247 falls within Bartholomew County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47247?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47247?
16% of residents in ZIP code 47247 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47247 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 47247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 47247 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 47247 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 47247 in?
ZIP code 47247 observes the EST timezone.