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Franklin County
Laurel, IN
47024
47024 ZIP Code — Laurel, IN
Franklin County, Indiana
ZIP code 47024 is located in
Laurel ,
Indiana ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 65.63 square miles and serves a population of
2,958 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47024
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 $110,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,250. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,958
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
65.63 sq mi
Water area
0.38 sq mi
Latitude
39.4647
Longitude
-85.1739
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
38.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
33.4%
40.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
18.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.8%
3.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$51,250
Median household income
$110,300
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 706 23.9% 18 and over 2,252 76.1% 65 and over 333 11.3% Median age 34.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 2,777 91.8% Two or more races 147 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 68 2.2% Black or African American 19 0.6% Other race 15 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
38.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
33.4%
40.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
18.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.8%
3.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.0% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 9.4% $50k–$75k 19.2% $75k–$100k 9.3% $100k–$150k 15.4% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 1.1% Median income $51,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $110,300 Median rent / month $856 Owner occupied 77.0% Renter occupied 23.0% Vacant 8.4% Single-family detached 77.3% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 19.2% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 7.5% 2000–2009 15.0% 1990–1999 23.8% 1980–1989 7.2% 1970–1979 13.5% 1960–1969 7.3% 1950–1959 8.5% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 14.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 27.7% 3 bedrooms 51.6% 4 bedrooms 11.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.2% 1 vehicle 24.8% 2 vehicles 26.6% 3 or more 37.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.2% Electricity 31.0% Propane / LP gas 50.1% Fuel oil 1.1% Wood 15.8% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 509 44.7% Cohabiting couple 108 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 311 27.3% Female householder, no spouse 211 18.5% Households with children under 18 342 30.0% Households with seniors (65+) 275 24.1% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.2% 33.8% Married 44.7% 48.6% Separated 1.4% 0.6% Widowed 6.0% 7.5% Divorced 13.7% 9.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.2%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.7% Bachelor's or higher 8.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 8.5% Kindergarten 46 7.5% Elementary school 312 50.8% High school 151 24.6% College / grad school 53 8.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
5.2%
Public administration
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.7% Service 19.8% Sales & office 15.2% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 26.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.2% Government 11.3% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.2% Carpool 12.2% Public transit 0.1% Walk 0.4% Work from home 0.4% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 38.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
50.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.5% Retirement income 26.4% Supplemental Security 5.3% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 12.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 35.8% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.9% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 29.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 25.3% Fair or poor health 19.2% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 15.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.4% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 86.4% Teeth loss 21.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 283 12.6%
Disability % Any disability 14.9% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 13.9% 65 and over 44.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.7% Public insurance 42.6% No insurance 9.5% Uninsured under 19 0.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,783 94.1% Spanish 77 2.8% Other Indo-European 26 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 27 1.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,958 100.0% Born in same state 2,915 98.5% Born in different state 2,025 68.5% Foreign born 43 1.5% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 431 14.6% Italian 280 9.5% French 224 7.6%
Ancestry Count % English 30 1% Irish 14 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.5% Internet access 81.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47024
What city is ZIP code 47024 in?
ZIP code 47024 is primarily assigned to Laurel, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47024 in?
ZIP code 47024 falls within Franklin County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47024?
9% 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 47024?
17% of residents in ZIP code 47024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47024 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 47024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 47024 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 47024 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 47024 in?
ZIP code 47024 observes the EST timezone.
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