47551 ZIP Code — Leopold, IN

Perry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47551 is located in Leopold, Indiana, within Perry County. It covers approximately 29.24 square miles and serves a population of 588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47551

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 $166,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,813.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47551 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

588
population
29.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47551 ZIP code map
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City Status
Leopold Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 588
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 123
Geography
Land area 29.24 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 38.1403
Longitude -86.5379
Timezone Central (CT)
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 26.5% 47.9% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 33.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 36.9% 16.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 3.0% 1.7% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

588
Population
20
People per sq mi
44.9
Median age
$82,813
Median household income
$40,418
Per capita income
$166,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
1.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
259
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
4
12
5–9
12
19
10–14
17
29
15–19
27
20
20–24
19
22
25–34
21
46
35–44
43
50
45–54
47
39
55–59
35
28
60–64
26
20
65–74
19
7
75–84
7
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811319.2%
18 and over47580.8%
65 and over6811.6%
Median age44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White588100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.5% 47.9% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 33.6% 33.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 36.9% 16.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 3.0% 1.7% 4.5%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$25k–$35k 5.2%
$35k–$50k 19.7%
$50k–$75k 16.3%
$75k–$100k 24.5%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 11.6%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.4%
$25k–$35k5.2%
$35k–$50k19.7%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k24.5%
$100k–$150k14.6%
$150k–$200k11.6%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$82,813

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 38.4%
$200k–$300k 8.4%
$300k–$500k 7.9%
$500k–$1M 20.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$166,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.1%
Renter occupied12.9%
Vacant19.4%
Single-family detached78.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201913.5%
2000–200921.8%
1990–199928.7%
1980–19894.5%
1970–19795.5%
1960–19698.7%
1950–19594.8%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier12.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)10.7%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms36.3%
3 bedrooms31.8%
4 bedrooms12.1%
5+ bedrooms8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle9.9%
2 vehicles36.9%
3 or more48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.0%
Electricity31.8%
Propane / LP gas43.8%
Wood18.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16570.8%
Cohabiting couple93.9%
Male householder, no spouse3515.0%
Female householder, no spouse2410.3%
Households with children under 185624.0%
Households with seniors (65+)5121.9%
Average household size2.52

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.4%18.1%
Married63.2%68.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%3.9%
Divorced9.4%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.8%
HS graduate 44.0%
Some college, no degree 17.2%
Associate's degree 13.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 8.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.2%
Bachelor's or higher22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4529.4%
High school7146.4%
College / grad school3724.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.5%
Education & healthcare 19.0%
Construction 9.5%
Agriculture & mining 7.4%
Public administration 6.2%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Retail trade 4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%
Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts49.9%
Service8.9%
Sales & office6.8%
Natural resources & construction10.7%
Production & transportation23.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector89.6%
Government6.2%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.1%
Carpool9.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home9.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.4

Poverty

All people 1.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.0%
Retirement income24.5%
Supplemental Security8.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis26.5%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health15.6%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist61.6%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5812.2%
Disability%
Any disability17.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.0%
65 and over52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance91.5%
Public insurance16.5%
No insurance1.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only58098.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)58098.6%
Born in same state58098.6%
Born in different state55694.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen81.4%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab9716.5%
French8314.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian559.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.6%
Internet access92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47551

What city is ZIP code 47551 in?

ZIP code 47551 is primarily assigned to Leopold, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47551 in?

ZIP code 47551 falls within Perry County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47551 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47551 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47551 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 47551 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47551?

The median home value in ZIP code 47551 is $166,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 47551?

ZIP code 47551 has an estimated population of 588 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47551 in?

ZIP code 47551 observes the CST timezone.

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