47031 ZIP Code — Milan, IN

Ripley County, Indiana

ZIP code 47031 is located in Milan, Indiana, within Ripley County. It covers approximately 63.38 square miles and serves a population of 5,422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47031

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 $181,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) 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 47031 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,422

population

63.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47032 Moores Hill (5.6 mi) 47042 Versailles (8.3 mi) 47041 Sunman (8.3 mi) 47018 Dillsboro (9.3 mi) 47037 Osgood (10.1 mi) 47001 Aurora (10.4 mi) 47022 Guilford (11.4 mi) 47006 Batesville (12.5 mi) 47017 Cross Plains (12.5 mi) 47025 Lawrenceburg (13.6 mi) 47023 Holton (13.8 mi) 41080 Petersburg (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,422
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	63.38 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	39.1187
Longitude	-85.1380
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	43.5%	39.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	24.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,422

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$64,500

Median household income

$38,428

Per capita income

$181,700

Median home value

$898

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,721

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

110

5–9

308

10–14

255

200

15–19

165

185

20–24

153

314

25–34

261

345

35–44

285

303

45–54

251

250

55–59

207

275

60–64

228

275

65–74

227

206

75–84

171

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,181	21.8%
18 and over	4,241	78.2%
65 and over	1,042	19.2%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Asian 1.6%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,251	96.5%
Asian	88	1.6%
Two or more races	57	1%
Black or African American	21	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.3%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	39.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	24.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$64,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,700
Median rent / month	$898
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.5%
Electricity	46.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	3.6%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,152	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	177	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	306	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	387	19.1%
Households with children under 18	552	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	655	32.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	19.3%
Married	55.4%	56.6%
Separated	0.2%	1.1%
Widowed	2.0%	13.9%
Divorced	9.9%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	57	5.4%
Elementary school	656	62.1%
High school	286	27.1%
College / grad school	57	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Construction 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Professional & management 5.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	534	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,229	96.4%
Spanish	16	0.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,368	99.0%
Born in same state	5,368	99.0%
Born in different state	3,096	57.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	1.0%
Not a US citizen	49	90.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	646	11.9%
Italian	561	10.3%
Arab	534	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	0.8%
Irish	13	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47031

What city is ZIP code 47031 in?

ZIP code 47031 is primarily assigned to Milan, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47031 in?

ZIP code 47031 falls within Ripley County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47031 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 47031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47031 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 47031 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47031?

The median home value in ZIP code 47031 is $181,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 47031?

ZIP code 47031 has an estimated population of 5,422 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47031 in?

ZIP code 47031 observes the EST timezone.