47137 ZIP Code — Leavenworth, IN

Crawford County, Indiana

ZIP code 47137 is located in Leavenworth, Indiana, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 62.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,441 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47137

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 $109,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,264. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) 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 47137 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,441

population

62.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leavenworth	Acceptable
Leavenworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40104 Battletown (5.9 mi) 47118 English (11.1 mi) 47145 Milltown (11.1 mi) 47112 Corydon (11.5 mi) 40157 Payneville (12.4 mi) 47142 Mauckport (12.8 mi) 47115 Depauw (13 mi) 47140 Marengo (13.4 mi) 47166 Ramsey (14 mi) 40161 Rhodelia (14.3 mi) 47525 Derby (14.5 mi) 47161 New Salisbury (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,441
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	62.44 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.1924
Longitude	-86.3640
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	53.0%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,441

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$63,264

Median household income

$31,765

Per capita income

$109,200

Median home value

$583

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

130

45–54

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	18.7%
18 and over	1,172	81.3%
65 and over	438	30.4%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,414	96.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.5%
Other race	15	1%
Two or more races	7	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$63,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,200
Median rent / month	$583
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	17.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.3%
Electricity	39.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	88	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	144	26.5%
Households with children under 18	94	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	54.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	9.0%
Married	52.2%	53.9%
Separated	1.3%	0.6%
Widowed	3.6%	18.6%
Divorced	22.3%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	3.2%
Elementary school	144	64.9%
High school	35	15.8%
College / grad school	36	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Manufacturing 24.6%

Retail trade 16.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 6.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Other services 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 95.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,390	96.5%
Spanish	16	1.2%
Other Indo-European	16	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,441	100.0%
Born in same state	1,441	100.0%
Born in different state	1,057	73.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	283	19.6%
French	215	14.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	2.8%
English	12	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47137

What city is ZIP code 47137 in?

ZIP code 47137 is primarily assigned to Leavenworth, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47137 in?

ZIP code 47137 falls within Crawford County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47137 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 47137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47137 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 47137 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47137?

18% of residents in ZIP code 47137 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47137 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47137 in?

ZIP code 47137 observes the EST timezone.