47868 ZIP Code — Poland, IN

Owen County, Indiana

ZIP code 47868 is located in Poland, Indiana, within Owen County. It covers approximately 58.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47868

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 $147,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,856. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 47868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,691

population

58.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poland	Acceptable
Poland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47833 Bowling Green (4.4 mi) 47840 Centerpoint (8.3 mi) 47460 Spencer (8.5 mi) 47456 Quincy (9.1 mi) 46171 Reelsville (10.2 mi) 46120 Cloverdale (11 mi) 47427 Coal City (11.4 mi) 47431 Freedom (13.2 mi) 47433 Gosport (13.8 mi) 47846 Cory (15.3 mi) 47841 Clay City (15.6 mi) 47834 Brazil (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,691
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	58.04 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	39.3972
Longitude	-86.8997
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	60.6%	47.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	36.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,691

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$51,856

Median household income

$28,985

Per capita income

$147,000

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,321

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

123

5–9

110

10–14

15–19

20–24

156

25–34

139

157

35–44

139

194

45–54

172

118

55–59

105

60–64

207

65–74

185

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	565	21.0%
18 and over	2,126	79.0%
65 and over	576	21.4%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Black or African American 3.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,546	93.4%
Black or African American	86	3.2%
Two or more races	49	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	36	1.3%
Asian	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	47.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	36.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$51,856

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,000
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.9%
Electricity	45.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.4%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	604	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	14	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	240	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	295	25.6%
Households with children under 18	278	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	429	37.2%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	12.7%
Married	55.9%	59.5%
Separated	2.9%	0.8%
Widowed	5.4%	13.2%
Divorced	8.9%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	68	10.9%
Elementary school	321	51.4%
High school	182	29.1%
College / grad school	54	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 18.2%

Construction 17.7%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Education & healthcare 9.3%

Public administration 8.8%

Other services 7.8%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.6

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 19.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,622	97.4%
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)	2,681	99.6%
Born in same state	2,651	98.5%
Born in different state	2,298	85.4%
Foreign born	30	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	241	9%
Italian	240	8.9%
Arab	163	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	1.8%
Norwegian	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47868

What city is ZIP code 47868 in?

ZIP code 47868 is primarily assigned to Poland, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47868 in?

ZIP code 47868 falls within Owen County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47868?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 47868?

20% of residents in ZIP code 47868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47868 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 47868 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47868 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 47868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 47868 in?

ZIP code 47868 observes the EST timezone.