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Orange County
West Baden Springs, IN
47469
47469 ZIP Code — West Baden Springs, IN
Orange County, Indiana
ZIP code 47469 is located in
West Baden Springs ,
Indiana ,
within Orange County .
It covers approximately 62.67 square miles and serves a population of
1,842 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47469
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $66,636. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 47469 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,842
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
62.67 sq mi
Water area
0.31 sq mi
Latitude
38.6197
Longitude
-86.5936
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.5%
46.9%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
45.8%
35.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
14.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.4%
2.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$66,636
Median household income
$148,600
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 421 22.9% 18 and over 1,421 77.1% 65 and over 348 18.9% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,785 95.9% Two or more races 42 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 19 1% Asian 9 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.2% Other race 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.5%
46.9%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
45.8%
35.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
14.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.4%
2.6%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.5% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 15.8% $25k–$35k 6.8% $35k–$50k 11.3% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 20.9% $100k–$150k 14.9% $150k–$200k 9.3% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $66,636
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $148,600 Median rent / month $733 Owner occupied 79.9% Renter occupied 20.1% Vacant 15.1% Single-family detached 75.6% Large apartment buildings 1.7% Mobile homes 14.2% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.4% 2000–2009 24.3% 1990–1999 8.5% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 17.8% 1960–1969 10.4% 1950–1959 10.8% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 7.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 52.4% 4 bedrooms 12.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 19.2% 2 vehicles 39.3% 3 or more 35.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 25.7% Electricity 50.2% Propane / LP gas 13.4% Wood 10.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 345 48.1% Cohabiting couple 51 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 176 24.5% Female householder, no spouse 145 20.2% Households with children under 18 208 29.0% Households with seniors (65+) 264 36.8% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.5% 20.8% Married 53.5% 56.5% Separated 3.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.5% 12.9% Divorced 12.4% 9.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.5%
Some college, no degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.2% Bachelor's or higher 22.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 2.8% Kindergarten 36 10.0% Elementary school 212 58.9% High school 77 21.4% College / grad school 25 6.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.0%
Professional & management
11.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.0%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 18.1% Sales & office 18.7% Natural resources & construction 17.1% Production & transportation 17.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.1% Government 16.1% Self-employed 2.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.6% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 0.3% Other means 2.5% Avg commute (minutes) 20.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.4% Retirement income 22.0% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 37.9% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 29.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 18.7% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 57.9% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 19.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 93 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 22.6% Under 18 10.9% 18–64 years 22.6% 65 and over 36.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 38.7% No insurance 9.6% Uninsured under 19 2.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,742 94.6% Spanish 16 0.9% Other Indo-European 16 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,833 99.5% Born in same state 1,816 98.6% Born in different state 1,573 85.4% Foreign born 17 0.9% Naturalized citizen 9 0.5% Not a US citizen 9 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 206 11.2% French 148 8% Arab 142 7.7%
Ancestry Count % English 27 1.5% German 2 0.1% Norwegian 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.9% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47469
What city is ZIP code 47469 in?
ZIP code 47469 is primarily assigned to West Baden Springs, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47469 in?
ZIP code 47469 falls within Orange County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47469 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 47469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47469?
The median home value in ZIP code 47469 is $148,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 47469?
ZIP code 47469 has an estimated population of 1,842 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47469?
The median household income in ZIP code 47469 is $66,636, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47469 in?
ZIP code 47469 observes the EST timezone.
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