47140 ZIP Code — Marengo, IN

Crawford County, Indiana

ZIP code 47140 is located in Marengo, Indiana, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 44.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47140

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $58,629. 50% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

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.

Overall, ZIP code 47140 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,368

population

44.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marengo	Acceptable
Marengo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47145 Milltown (4.1 mi) 47125 Hardinsburg (6.2 mi) 47118 English (7.3 mi) 47115 Depauw (8.9 mi) 47454 Paoli (10.1 mi) 47120 Fredericksburg (11.5 mi) 47166 Ramsey (12.5 mi) 47137 Leavenworth (13.4 mi) 47116 Eckerty (13.7 mi) 47164 Palmyra (14.7 mi) 47161 New Salisbury (15.2 mi) 47452 Orleans (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,368
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	44.53 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.3863
Longitude	-86.3737
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	55.1%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,368

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$58,629

Median household income

$26,351

Per capita income

$107,000

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

942

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

194

35–44

201

161

45–54

166

55–59

60–64

158

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	527	22.3%
18 and over	1,841	77.7%
65 and over	474	20.0%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,232	93.5%
Two or more races	93	3.9%
Asian	27	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.8%
Other race	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
Median income	$58,629

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,000
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	22.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.6%
Electricity	51.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	14.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	542	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	108	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	206	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	176	17.1%
Households with children under 18	234	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	422	40.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	24.7%
Married	54.9%	53.2%
Separated	2.8%	1.7%
Widowed	3.5%	11.6%
Divorced	17.0%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 52.2%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.6%
Kindergarten	9	1.7%
Elementary school	303	56.7%
High school	167	31.3%
College / grad school	52	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.2%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Construction 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.6%

Professional & management 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	46.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.0%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.4%
Carpool	26.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	54.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,290	96.7%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,277	96.2%
Born in same state	2,263	95.6%
Born in different state	1,773	74.9%
Foreign born	14	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	91	3.8%
Not a US citizen	70	76.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	416	17.6%
Italian	186	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	145	6.1%
English	29	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47140

What city is ZIP code 47140 in?

ZIP code 47140 is primarily assigned to Marengo, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47140 in?

ZIP code 47140 falls within Orange County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47140 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 47140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47140?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47140 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 47140 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47140?

The median home value in ZIP code 47140 is $107,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47140 in?

ZIP code 47140 observes the EST timezone.