47465 ZIP Code — Switz City, IN

Greene County, Indiana

ZIP code 47465 is located in Switz City, Indiana, within Greene County. It covers approximately 26.47 square miles and serves a population of 417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47465

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47465 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

417

population

26.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47465 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47465

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47465. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Switz City	Acceptable
Switz City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47441 Linton (5.9 mi) 47471 Worthington (6.2 mi) 47443 Lyons (6.3 mi) 47449 Newberry (6.9 mi) 47424 Bloomfield (11.3 mi) 47848 Dugger (11.9 mi) 47438 Jasonville (12 mi) 47578 Sandborn (13.9 mi) 47427 Coal City (14.7 mi) 47459 Solsberry (15.5 mi) 47529 Elnora (15.5 mi) 47431 Freedom (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	417
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	26.47 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.0383
Longitude	-87.0407
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	64.6%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

417

Population

People per sq mi

29.2

Median age

Median household income

$23,624

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

54.8%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

100

Housing units

18.1%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	25.4%
18 and over	311	74.6%
65 and over	61	14.6%
Median age	29.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	416	99.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	13.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 1.9%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	1.9%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	54.8%
Renter occupied	45.2%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.9%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.5%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.4%
Electricity	37.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	31	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	50	32.3%
Households with children under 18	64	41.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	33.5%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	17.4%
Married	40.1%	45.8%
Separated	2.3%	0.6%
Widowed	6.4%	5.8%
Divorced	9.9%	30.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	27.0%
Kindergarten	17	17.0%
Elementary school	30	30.0%
High school	6	6.0%
College / grad school	20	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Professional & management 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Retail trade 8.0%

Construction 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.4%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 35.8%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	63.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	375	89.9%
Spanish	9	2.4%
Other Indo-European	9	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	417	100.0%
Born in same state	417	100.0%
Born in different state	340	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	11.8%
Arab	17	4.1%
French	15	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	1.7%
Polish	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	76.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47465

What city is ZIP code 47465 in?

ZIP code 47465 is primarily assigned to Switz City, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47465 in?

ZIP code 47465 falls within Greene County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47465?

27% of residents in ZIP code 47465 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47465 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 47465 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47465?

The median home value in ZIP code 47465 is $91,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47465?

ZIP code 47465 has an estimated population of 417 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47465 in?

ZIP code 47465 observes the EST timezone.