47042 ZIP Code — Versailles, IN

Ripley County, Indiana

ZIP code 47042 is located in Versailles, Indiana, within Ripley County. It covers approximately 68.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47042

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 $163,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,967. 34% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,655
population
68.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47042

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City Status
Versailles Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47023 Holton (6.7 mi) 47017 Cross Plains (7.1 mi) 47031 Milan (8.3 mi) 47018 Dillsboro (9.2 mi) 47224 Canaan (10.2 mi) 47037 Osgood (10.3 mi) 47032 Moores Hill (11.3 mi) 47223 Butlerville (13.3 mi) 47250 Madison (15 mi) 47001 Aurora (15.4 mi) 47041 Sunman (16.2 mi) 47231 Dupont (16.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,655
Population density 53 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 68.35 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 39.0303
Longitude -85.2435
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 40.2% 39.0% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 34.8% 32.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 22.7% 24.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.3% 4.3% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,655
Population
53
People per sq mi
49.1
Median age
$73,967
Median household income
$35,942
Per capita income
$163,300
Median home value
$580
Median monthly rent
79.8%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
1,456
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
47
Under 5
51
61
5–9
67
76
10–14
84
139
15–19
153
107
20–24
118
117
25–34
129
246
35–44
271
241
45–54
267
134
55–59
148
215
60–64
237
248
65–74
275
90
75–84
100
16
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1851214.0%
18 and over3,14386.0%
65 and over74720.4%
Median age49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Other race 1.4%
Two or more races 1.2%
Black or African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White3,53995%
Hispanic or Latino691.9%
Other race511.4%
Two or more races431.2%
Black or African American110.3%
Asian110.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.2% 39.0% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 34.8% 32.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 22.7% 24.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.3% 4.3% 4.5%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 10.2%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 12.3%
$50k–$75k 13.1%
$75k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 25.0%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k10.2%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k12.3%
$50k–$75k13.1%
$75k–$100k14.3%
$100k–$150k25.0%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$73,967

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 17.3%
$100k–$150k 22.5%
$150k–$200k 30.0%
$200k–$300k 26.1%
$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,300
Median rent / month$580
Owner occupied79.8%
Renter occupied20.2%
Vacant11.6%
Single-family detached75.6%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes4.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.33

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.2%
2010–20191.4%
2000–20099.4%
1990–199917.4%
1980–198914.5%
1970–197918.7%
1960–19699.7%
1950–19599.3%
1940–19498.2%
1939 or earlier9.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom13.5%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms49.5%
4 bedrooms5.6%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.4%
1 vehicle29.3%
2 vehicles25.9%
3 or more40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas27.1%
Electricity44.1%
Propane / LP gas20.7%
Fuel oil0.3%
Wood6.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family86955.5%
Cohabiting couple392.5%
Male householder, no spouse22414.3%
Female householder, no spouse43527.8%
Households with children under 1824615.7%
Households with seniors (65+)57536.7%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.4%24.1%
Married55.9%57.6%
Separated0.0%0.9%
Widowed2.7%7.8%
Divorced6.1%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 37.3%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 14.0%
Bachelor's degree 9.1%
Graduate / professional 10.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.1%
Bachelor's or higher19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool467.3%
Kindergarten223.5%
Elementary school25640.6%
High school24538.8%
College / grad school629.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%
Transportation & utilities 16.0%
Manufacturing 11.7%
Retail trade 11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%
Construction 9.4%
Agriculture & mining 4.5%
Public administration 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Professional & management 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Other services 1.8%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.2%
Service19.1%
Sales & office14.2%
Natural resources & construction16.0%
Production & transportation20.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.7%
Government16.5%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.7%
Carpool2.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.9%
Work from home4.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%
Under 18 years 9.4%
18 and over 8.0%
Married-couple families 2.3%
Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.4%
Retirement income21.1%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP6.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.9%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis28.5%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.2%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression23.8%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.1%
Visited dentist60.1%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss17.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2487.9%
Disability%
Any disability20.7%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years17.7%
65 and over40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.3%
Public insurance31.3%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 197.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,55797.3%
Spanish270.8%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander270.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,63599.5%
Born in same state3,63099.3%
Born in different state2,63672.1%
Foreign born50.1%
Naturalized citizen200.5%
Not a US citizen1155.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab51114%
French43111.8%
Italian1845%
AncestryCount%
English270.7%
Norwegian160.4%
Polish140.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.9%
Internet access92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47042

What city is ZIP code 47042 in?

ZIP code 47042 is primarily assigned to Versailles, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47042 in?

ZIP code 47042 falls within Ripley County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47042?

The median home value in ZIP code 47042 is $163,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 47042?

ZIP code 47042 has an estimated population of 3,655 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47042?

The median household income in ZIP code 47042 is $73,967, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47042 in?

ZIP code 47042 observes the EST timezone.

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