47260 ZIP Code — Medora, IN

Jackson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47260 is located in Medora, Indiana, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 55.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47260

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 $88,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,201. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 47260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,037

population

55.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47281 Vallonia (5.6 mi) 47220 Brownstown (8.4 mi) 47264 Norman (9.4 mi) 47235 Freetown (11.9 mi) 47436 Heltonville (12.9 mi) 47108 Campbellsburg (13.9 mi) 47421 Bedford (14.5 mi) 47274 Seymour (15.6 mi) 47446 Mitchell (15.9 mi) 47167 Salem (17.8 mi) 47451 Oolitic (17.9 mi) 47229 Crothersville (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,037
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	55.89 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	38.8384
Longitude	-86.1993
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	52.6%	45.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,037

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$68,201

Median household income

$25,721

Per capita income

$88,600

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

817

Housing units

7.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

152

20–24

125

25–34

140

35–44

115

124

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

212

65–74

176

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	305	15.0%
18 and over	1,732	85.0%
65 and over	539	26.5%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,027	99.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%
Two or more races	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	45.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$68,201

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 46.6%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,600
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.8%
Electricity	49.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	17.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	59	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	145	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	183	23.6%
Households with children under 18	188	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	359	46.3%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	23.8%
Married	41.0%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	10.0%
Divorced	18.5%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 59.7%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.2%
Kindergarten	10	3.0%
Elementary school	123	37.2%
High school	156	47.1%
College / grad school	38	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Manufacturing 22.1%

Retail trade 14.1%

Construction 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Information 4.3%

Professional & management 3.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Other services 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.6%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	33.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,018	99.1%
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)	2,033	99.8%
Born in same state	2,033	99.8%
Born in different state	1,785	87.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	374	18.4%
Italian	341	16.7%
French	146	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	33	1.6%
Norwegian	20	1%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47260

What city is ZIP code 47260 in?

ZIP code 47260 is primarily assigned to Medora, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47260 in?

ZIP code 47260 falls within Jackson County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47260 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 47260 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47260 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 47260 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47260?

7% 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 47260 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 47260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 47260 in?

ZIP code 47260 observes the EST timezone.