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Ripley County
Osgood, IN
47037
47037 ZIP Code — Osgood, IN
Ripley County, Indiana
ZIP code 47037 is located in
Osgood ,
Indiana ,
within Ripley County .
It covers approximately 79.79 square miles and serves a population of
4,352 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47037
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 $165,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $68,446. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% 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 47037 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,352
Population density
55 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
137
Geography
Land area
79.79 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
39.1691
Longitude
-85.3144
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
39.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
38.4%
32.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
17.4%
24.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.3%
4.3%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$68,446
Median household income
$165,200
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,002 23.0% 18 and over 3,350 77.0% 65 and over 698 16.0% Median age 36.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 4,206 94.2% Hispanic or Latino 111 2.5% Other race 87 1.9% Two or more races 56 1.3% Black or African American 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
39.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
38.4%
32.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
17.4%
24.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.3%
4.3%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 8.9% $35k–$50k 11.3% $50k–$75k 24.0% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 16.8% $150k–$200k 6.7% $200k+ 4.6% Median income $68,446
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,200 Median rent / month $775 Owner occupied 73.2% Renter occupied 26.8% Vacant 9.1% Single-family detached 83.8% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 5.9% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 8.1% 1990–1999 9.4% 1980–1989 9.3% 1970–1979 10.9% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 9.2% 1940–1949 16.7% 1939 or earlier 26.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 49.0% 4 bedrooms 12.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 22.5% 2 vehicles 35.9% 3 or more 37.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 23.8% Electricity 43.9% Propane / LP gas 22.6% Wood 7.2% No fuel used 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 852 51.4% Cohabiting couple 132 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 309 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 363 21.9% Households with children under 18 491 29.6% Households with seniors (65+) 488 29.5% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.5% 16.2% Married 50.8% 58.3% Separated 0.3% 0.6% Widowed 2.9% 14.5% Divorced 14.6% 10.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.1% Bachelor's or higher 10.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 41 5.6% Kindergarten 71 9.7% Elementary school 355 48.3% High school 154 21.0% College / grad school 114 15.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Professional & management
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.4% Service 18.4% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 13.6% Production & transportation 21.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.2% Government 9.0% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.9% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 3.0% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 27.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.0% Retirement income 20.2% Supplemental Security 2.5% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.6% High blood pressure 36.3% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.3% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 29.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 55.3% Cholesterol screening 87.1% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 147 4.4%
Disability % Any disability 11.9% Under 18 0.4% 18–64 years 9.6% 65 and over 39.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.2% Public insurance 33.6% No insurance 7.8% Uninsured under 19 4.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,938 90.5% 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) 4,318 99.2% Born in same state 4,318 99.2% Born in different state 3,547 81.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 34 0.8% Not a US citizen 34 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 544 12.5% Arab 470 10.8%
Ancestry Count % French 206 4.7% English 19 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47037
What city is ZIP code 47037 in?
ZIP code 47037 is primarily assigned to Osgood, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47037 in?
ZIP code 47037 falls within Ripley County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47037?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47037?
The median home value in ZIP code 47037 is $165,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47037?
ZIP code 47037 has an estimated population of 4,352 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47037?
The median household income in ZIP code 47037 is $68,446, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47037 in?
ZIP code 47037 observes the EST timezone.
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