47635 ZIP Code — Rockport, IN

Spencer County, Indiana

ZIP code 47635 is located in Rockport, Indiana, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 86.79 square miles and serves a population of 5,529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47635

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 $146,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $53,594. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47635 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,529

population

86.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47635 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47635

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockport	Acceptable
Rockport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47634 Richland (3.8 mi) 42355 Maceo (8 mi) 42303 Owensboro (10.2 mi) 42301 Owensboro (11.5 mi) 47630 Newburgh (12.6 mi) 47615 Grandview (13.3 mi) 47601 Boonville (13.5 mi) 42351 Lewisport (13.5 mi) 47611 Chrisney (13.8 mi) 42451 Reed (15 mi) 47537 Gentryville (15.7 mi) 42366 Philpot (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,529
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	86.79 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	37.8928
Longitude	-87.1301
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	51.6%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,529

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$53,594

Median household income

$30,875

Per capita income

$146,800

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,858

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

106

152

5–9

155

154

10–14

157

149

15–19

151

167

20–24

170

264

25–34

268

288

35–44

293

364

45–54

370

229

55–59

234

355

60–64

362

295

65–74

300

125

75–84

127

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	994	18.0%
18 and over	4,535	82.0%
65 and over	1,037	18.8%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,236	93.3%
Two or more races	155	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	83	1.5%
Black or African American	78	1.4%
Asian	30	0.5%
Other race	30	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$53,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,800
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.7%
Electricity	46.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,125	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	127	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	373	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	701	30.1%
Households with children under 18	569	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	705	30.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	20.4%
Married	52.0%	49.3%
Separated	3.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.3%	9.8%
Divorced	10.9%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	9.6%
Kindergarten	102	9.6%
Elementary school	441	41.4%
High school	204	19.2%
College / grad school	216	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Transportation & utilities 17.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 8.0%

Public administration 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 26.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	308	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,319	96.2%
Spanish	16	0.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,482	99.1%
Born in same state	5,394	97.6%
Born in different state	3,360	60.8%
Foreign born	88	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	47	0.9%
Not a US citizen	38	80.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,190	21.5%
Italian	666	12%
Arab	428	7.7%
English	76	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	0.7%
Polish	20	0.4%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47635

What city is ZIP code 47635 in?

ZIP code 47635 is primarily assigned to Rockport, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47635 in?

ZIP code 47635 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47635 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 47635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47635?

The median home value in ZIP code 47635 is $146,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 47635?

ZIP code 47635 has an estimated population of 5,529 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47635?

The median household income in ZIP code 47635 is $53,594, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47635 in?

ZIP code 47635 observes the CST timezone.