47452 ZIP Code — Orleans, IN

Orange County, Indiana

ZIP code 47452 is located in Orleans, Indiana, within Orange County. It covers approximately 99.06 square miles and serves a population of 5,100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47452

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 $147,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $65,294. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,100

population

99.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orleans	Acceptable
Orleans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47454 Paoli (5.8 mi) 47469 West Baden Springs (7 mi) 47446 Mitchell (10.1 mi) 47125 Hardinsburg (12.6 mi) 47108 Campbellsburg (12.7 mi) 47432 French Lick (13.1 mi) 47140 Marengo (15.9 mi) 47470 Williams (16.5 mi) 47581 Shoals (17.9 mi) 47421 Bedford (18.4 mi) 47120 Fredericksburg (18.4 mi) 47118 English (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,100
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	99.06 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	38.6048
Longitude	-86.4660
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	38.6%	46.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,100

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$65,294

Median household income

$29,856

Per capita income

$147,900

Median home value

$747

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,681

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

179

Under 5

179

127

5–9

127

113

10–14

112

132

15–19

132

129

20–24

128

284

25–34

284

229

35–44

228

416

45–54

415

168

55–59

168

295

60–64

294

290

65–74

290

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,004	19.7%
18 and over	4,096	80.3%
65 and over	961	18.8%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Two or more races 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,003	97.4%
Asian	49	1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	0.7%
Other race	33	0.6%
Two or more races	8	0.2%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	46.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$65,294

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,900
Median rent / month	$747
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	9.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,129	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	148	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	277	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	466	23.1%
Households with children under 18	552	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	735	36.4%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	17.9%
Married	56.0%	54.3%
Separated	1.3%	1.5%
Widowed	3.7%	14.4%
Divorced	10.5%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	9.4%
Kindergarten	16	2.0%
Elementary school	397	50.2%
High school	172	21.7%
College / grad school	132	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.2%

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Other services 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 44.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	276	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,742	93.0%
Spanish	118	2.5%
Other Indo-European	49	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	69	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,045	98.9%
Born in same state	5,045	98.9%
Born in different state	4,256	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	1.1%
Not a US citizen	49	89.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,036	20.3%
Italian	608	11.9%
Arab	335	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	10	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%
English	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47452

What city is ZIP code 47452 in?

ZIP code 47452 is primarily assigned to Orleans, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47452 in?

ZIP code 47452 falls within Orange County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47452?

12% 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 47452 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 47452 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47452?

15% of residents in ZIP code 47452 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47452?

The median home value in ZIP code 47452 is $147,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 47452 in?

ZIP code 47452 observes the EST timezone.