47272 ZIP Code — Saint Paul, IN

Decatur County, Indiana

ZIP code 47272 is located in Saint Paul, Indiana, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 30.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47272

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 $110,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,288. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47272 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,720

population

30.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Paul	Acceptable
Saint Paul	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46182 Waldron (4.2 mi) 47234 Flat Rock (6.6 mi) 46156 Milroy (8.9 mi) 46150 Manilla (9.5 mi) 47240 Greensburg (10.3 mi) 47246 Hope (10.6 mi) 46176 Shelbyville (11.6 mi) 47244 Hartsville (13.7 mi) 46124 Edinburgh (16.3 mi) 47203 Columbus (16.6 mi) 47283 Westport (17 mi) 46173 Rushville (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,720
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	30.78 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.4108
Longitude	-85.6291
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	44.1%	39.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	19.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,720

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$70,288

Median household income

$29,281

Per capita income

$110,000

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

600

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

104

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	498	29.0%
18 and over	1,222	71.0%
65 and over	308	17.9%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,592	88.7%
Two or more races	94	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	75	4.2%
Black or African American	21	1.2%
Asian	6	0.3%
Other race	6	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	39.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	19.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$70,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 37.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,000
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	37.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	51.2%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.6%
Electricity	27.1%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	47	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	168	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	95	14.4%
Households with children under 18	231	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	245	37.1%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	21.0%
Married	55.8%	55.2%
Separated	2.0%	1.8%
Widowed	14.0%	7.8%
Divorced	9.0%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	11.5%
Kindergarten	26	6.1%
Elementary school	241	56.4%
High school	67	15.7%
College / grad school	44	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.4%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,587	92.3%
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)	1,677	97.5%
Born in same state	1,672	97.2%
Born in different state	1,392	80.9%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	43	2.5%
Not a US citizen	11	25.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	254	14.8%
Italian	224	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	216	12.6%
English	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47272

What city is ZIP code 47272 in?

ZIP code 47272 is primarily assigned to Saint Paul, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47272 in?

ZIP code 47272 falls within Decatur County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47272 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47272 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47272?

The median home value in ZIP code 47272 is $110,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47272?

ZIP code 47272 has an estimated population of 1,720 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47272?

The median household income in ZIP code 47272 is $70,288, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47272 in?

ZIP code 47272 observes the EST timezone.