47456 ZIP Code — Quincy, IN

Owen County, Indiana

ZIP code 47456 is located in Quincy, Indiana, within Owen County. It covers approximately 27.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,203 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47456

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,662. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47456 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,203

population

27.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quincy	Acceptable
Quincy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46120 Cloverdale (4 mi) 47868 Poland (9.1 mi) 46166 Paragon (10.1 mi) 47433 Gosport (10.2 mi) 46171 Reelsville (11.7 mi) 47460 Spencer (11.8 mi) 46180 Stilesville (12.2 mi) 46128 Fillmore (12.9 mi) 47833 Bowling Green (13.5 mi) 46157 Monrovia (13.8 mi) 46121 Coatesville (14.6 mi) 46135 Greencastle (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,203
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	27.81 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	39.4672
Longitude	-86.7543
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	47.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	36.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,203

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$66,662

Median household income

$34,957

Per capita income

$174,500

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

527

Housing units

8.9%

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

105

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	16.0%
18 and over	1,011	84.0%
65 and over	270	22.4%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,162	94.5%
Two or more races	41	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	27	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	47.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	36.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$66,662

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 31.1%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,500
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	61.8%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	36.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Wood	25.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	286	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	38	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	129	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	78	14.7%
Households with children under 18	147	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	34.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.6%	27.8%
Married	49.7%	55.3%
Separated	3.2%	1.4%
Widowed	1.2%	3.3%
Divorced	29.2%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	12.9%
Elementary school	63	54.3%
High school	28	24.1%
College / grad school	10	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 14.3%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Professional & management 12.6%

Construction 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	19.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.8

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,146	95.3%
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)	1,203	100.0%
Born in same state	1,203	100.0%
Born in different state	906	75.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	12.6%
French	101	8.4%
Arab	64	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.6%
Polish	15	1.2%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47456

What city is ZIP code 47456 in?

ZIP code 47456 is primarily assigned to Quincy, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47456 in?

ZIP code 47456 falls within Owen County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47456 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 47456 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47456?

9% 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 47456 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 47456 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47456?

The median home value in ZIP code 47456 is $174,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 47456 in?

ZIP code 47456 observes the EST timezone.