47135 ZIP Code — Laconia, IN

Harrison County, Indiana

ZIP code 47135 is located in Laconia, Indiana, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 51.01 square miles and serves a population of 736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47135

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 $222,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,917. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 47135 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

736

population

51.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laconia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47142 Mauckport (5.9 mi) 40108 Brandenburg (5.9 mi) 40155 Muldraugh (7.3 mi) 47117 Elizabeth (7.4 mi) 40117 Ekron (10.1 mi) 47112 Corydon (10.3 mi) 40142 Guston (12.5 mi) 40272 Louisville (12.7 mi) 40122 Fort Knox (13.3 mi) 40175 Vine Grove (13.8 mi) 40104 Battletown (14.5 mi) 40258 Louisville (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	736
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	51.01 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	38.0426
Longitude	-86.0961
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	27.4%	40.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	20.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	8.8%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

736

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$74,917

Median household income

$48,744

Per capita income

$222,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

410

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	8.7%
18 and over	672	91.3%
65 and over	231	31.4%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 5.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	695	94.3%
Two or more races	40	5.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	40.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	36.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	20.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	8.8%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$74,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	7.2%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	49.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	31.5%
Propane / LP gas	40.8%
Wood	22.1%
Solar	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	90	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	33	10.3%
Households with children under 18	35	10.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	52.6%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	10.0%
Married	61.5%	55.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	18.6%	12.6%
Divorced	2.2%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.9%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	22.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	56.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	12	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.8%

Public administration 12.8%

Construction 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Professional & management 10.9%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Retail trade 4.3%

Education & healthcare 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	1.5%
Sales & office	31.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.6

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	45.8%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	19.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	56.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	718	97.6%
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)	733	99.6%
Born in same state	733	99.6%
Born in different state	404	54.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	17.4%
Arab	100	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47135

What city is ZIP code 47135 in?

ZIP code 47135 is primarily assigned to Laconia, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47135 in?

ZIP code 47135 falls within Harrison County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47135 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 47135 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 47135 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 47135 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47135 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 47135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47135 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 47135 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47135 in?

ZIP code 47135 observes the EST timezone.