47163 ZIP Code — Otisco, IN

Clark County, Indiana

ZIP code 47163 is located in Otisco, Indiana, within Clark County. It covers approximately 14.87 square miles and serves a population of 811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47163

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,300) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 59% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 47163 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

811

population

14.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47163 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47163

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47163. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Otisco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47141 Marysville (3.4 mi) 47126 Henryville (6.4 mi) 47111 Charlestown (6.8 mi) 47147 Nabb (7.3 mi) 47143 Memphis (7.7 mi) 47162 New Washington (9.8 mi) 47138 Lexington (10.2 mi) 40026 Goshen (10.5 mi) 47172 Sellersburg (11.6 mi) 40059 Prospect (12 mi) 40077 Westport (12.6 mi) 47243 Hanover (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	811
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	14.87 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.5414
Longitude	-85.6607
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	49.6%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

811

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$49,300

Median household income

$38,995

Per capita income

$151,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

396

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

164

65–74

121

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	10.6%
18 and over	725	89.4%
65 and over	335	41.3%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	781	93.9%
Two or more races	30	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 36.4%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	36.4%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$49,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	244	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	27	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	87	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	24	6.3%
Households with children under 18	46	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	53.9%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	7.4%
Married	60.8%	73.4%
Separated	0.0%	5.9%
Widowed	1.7%	3.1%
Divorced	17.7%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 67.1%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	16.2%
Kindergarten	13	11.7%
Elementary school	34	30.6%
High school	21	18.9%
College / grad school	25	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.1%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 8.3%

Professional & management 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	32.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	6.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.9%
Retirement income	53.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	23.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.8%
Under 18	32.6%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	793	97.8%
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)	811	100.0%
Born in same state	811	100.0%
Born in different state	504	62.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	125	15.4%
Arab	120	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	101	12.5%
English	33	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47163

What city is ZIP code 47163 in?

ZIP code 47163 is primarily assigned to Otisco, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47163 in?

ZIP code 47163 falls within Clark County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47163 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 47163 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47163 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 47163 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47163?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 47163 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 47163 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47163 in?

ZIP code 47163 observes the EST timezone.