47040 ZIP Code — Rising Sun, IN

Ohio County, Indiana

ZIP code 47040 is located in Rising Sun, Indiana, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 64.90 square miles and serves a population of 5,367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47040

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 is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,533. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 47040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,367
population
64.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47040 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47040

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City Status
Rising Sun Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47020 Florence (6.2 mi) 47038 Patriot (6.3 mi) 47018 Dillsboro (9.5 mi) 41091 Union (10.1 mi) 47001 Aurora (10.5 mi) 41095 Warsaw (10.6 mi) 47043 Vevay (11.7 mi) 41080 Petersburg (11.8 mi) 41005 Burlington (12.3 mi) 47017 Cross Plains (13.2 mi) 47032 Moores Hill (13.3 mi) 41092 Verona (14.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 5,367
Population density 83 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 64.90 sq mi
Water area 0.78 sq mi
Latitude 38.9106
Longitude -84.9370
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 41.7% 41.7% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 35.2% 35.2% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 21.9% 21.9% 19.8%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.2% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,367
Population
83
People per sq mi
44.5
Median age
$60,533
Median household income
$32,318
Per capita income
$165,200
Median home value
$792
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
1,841
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
157
Under 5
178
179
5–9
201
151
10–14
170
155
15–19
174
74
20–24
83
234
25–34
264
326
35–44
368
261
45–54
294
230
55–59
260
219
60–64
248
344
65–74
389
124
75–84
139
68
85+
77
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,21722.7%
18 and over4,15077.3%
65 and over1,14121.3%
Median age44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%
Two or more races 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Black or African American 0.3%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White5,04293%
Two or more races2524.7%
Hispanic or Latino521%
Asian260.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native260.5%
Black or African American180.3%
Other race30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.7% 41.7% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 35.2% 35.2% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 21.9% 21.9% 19.8%
Over $200k 1.2% 1.2% 4.5%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 13.0%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 15.9%
$50k–$75k 19.0%
$75k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k13.0%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k15.9%
$50k–$75k19.0%
$75k–$100k16.0%
$100k–$150k17.2%
$150k–$200k2.9%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$60,533

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 11.7%
$100k–$150k 25.1%
$150k–$200k 22.1%
$200k–$300k 17.9%
$300k–$500k 14.0%
$500k–$1M 2.1%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$165,200
Median rent / month$792
Owner occupied75.5%
Renter occupied24.5%
Vacant5.8%
Single-family detached72.0%
Large apartment buildings3.1%
Mobile homes11.7%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20196.0%
2000–200915.5%
1990–199916.7%
1980–19898.7%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19694.6%
1950–19597.9%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier21.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms26.4%
3 bedrooms51.4%
4 bedrooms10.7%
5+ bedrooms3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle26.6%
2 vehicles34.5%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.9%
Electricity48.6%
Propane / LP gas17.8%
Fuel oil3.2%
Wood4.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family97443.2%
Cohabiting couple24911.0%
Male householder, no spouse41618.4%
Female householder, no spouse61727.3%
Households with children under 1869630.9%
Households with seniors (65+)74933.2%
Average household size2.35

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.7%20.4%
Married50.6%43.2%
Separated0.6%1.3%
Widowed4.2%14.2%
Divorced17.9%21.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 49.5%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool221.9%
Kindergarten625.2%
Elementary school59450.3%
High school29224.7%
College / grad school21117.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%
Education & healthcare 21.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%
Construction 8.8%
Public administration 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 7.6%
Retail trade 4.5%
Professional & management 3.9%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Other services 2.9%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.5%
Service19.8%
Sales & office14.6%
Natural resources & construction11.9%
Production & transportation24.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.8%
Government15.1%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.1%
Carpool7.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home4.8%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)31.4

Poverty

All people 12.6%
Under 18 years 20.8%
18 and over 10.2%
Married-couple families 3.3%
Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.6%
Retirement income30.5%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP6.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.5%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.1%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health16.7%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist60.7%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss17.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3438.3%
Disability%
Any disability17.5%
Under 182.5%
18–64 years17.6%
65 and over34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.9%
Public insurance39.0%
No insurance5.9%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,03293.8%
Spanish210.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages210.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)5,33099.3%
Born in same state5,31299.0%
Born in different state3,20659.7%
Foreign born180.3%
Naturalized citizen370.7%
Not a US citizen1335.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French67212.5%
Italian64812.1%
Arab5019.3%
AncestryCount%
English1252.3%
Polish70.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.0%
Internet access87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47040

What city is ZIP code 47040 in?

ZIP code 47040 is primarily assigned to Rising Sun, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47040 in?

ZIP code 47040 falls within Ohio County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47040?

14% 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 47040 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47040?

The median home value in ZIP code 47040 is $165,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 47040?

ZIP code 47040 has an estimated population of 5,367 residents, with a density of 83 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47040 in?

ZIP code 47040 observes the EST timezone.

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