47270 ZIP Code — Paris Crossing, IN

Jennings County, Indiana

ZIP code 47270 is located in Paris Crossing, Indiana, within Jennings County. It covers approximately 17.82 square miles and serves a population of 432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47270

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $188,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,344. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 50% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 47270 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

432

population

17.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47270 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47270

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47270. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paris Crossing	Acceptable
Paris Crossing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47227 Commiskey (4.7 mi) 47230 Deputy (5.9 mi) 47102 Austin (7.5 mi) 47229 Crothersville (8.2 mi) 47231 Dupont (12.1 mi) 47265 North Vernon (12.5 mi) 47138 Lexington (13.9 mi) 47170 Scottsburg (14.3 mi) 47273 Scipio (14.5 mi) 47274 Seymour (14.5 mi) 47220 Brownstown (17.4 mi) 47232 Elizabethtown (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	432
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	17.82 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.8551
Longitude	-85.7222
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	38.0%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	54.7%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

432

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$72,344

Median household income

$36,754

Per capita income

$188,700

Median home value

$529

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

2.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	24.3%
18 and over	327	75.7%
65 and over	132	30.6%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	432	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	54.7%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.9%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	28.8%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$72,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 23.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,700
Median rent / month	$529
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	30.7%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	93.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	76.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	14	7.9%
Households with children under 18	47	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	49.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	84.6%	82.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.4%	3.3%
Divorced	0.0%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 41.3%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.5%

Retail trade 26.0%

Wholesale trade 15.5%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	42.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	45.8%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	352	81.5%
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)	432	100.0%
Born in same state	421	97.5%
Born in different state	357	82.6%
Foreign born	11	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	35%
Arab	53	12.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	5.6%
English	10	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47270

What city is ZIP code 47270 in?

ZIP code 47270 is primarily assigned to Paris Crossing, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47270 in?

ZIP code 47270 falls within Jennings County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47270?

2% 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 47270 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 47270 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 47270 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 47270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47270 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 47270 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 47270 in?

ZIP code 47270 observes the EST timezone.