47003 ZIP Code — West College Corner, IN

Union County, Indiana

ZIP code 47003 is located in West College Corner, Indiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 14.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765/812.

About ZIP code 47003

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 $140,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,932) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% 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 a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47003 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,064

population

14.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West College Corner	Acceptable
West College Corner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47010 Bath (3.9 mi) 45003 College Corner (4.8 mi) 47353 Liberty (6.5 mi) 45056 Oxford (8.5 mi) 45311 Camden (11.8 mi) 47016 Cedar Grove (11.8 mi) 45064 Somerville (12.1 mi) 47325 Brownsville (12.5 mi) 47012 Brookville (13.5 mi) 45013 Hamilton (13.9 mi) 45053 Okeana (14 mi) 45320 Eaton (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,064
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	14.64 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.5522
Longitude	-84.8461
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765/812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	41.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	19.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,064

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$69,932

Median household income

$39,860

Per capita income

$140,800

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	204	19.2%
18 and over	860	80.8%
65 and over	295	27.7%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,034	97.2%
Two or more races	15	1.4%
Black or African American	14	1.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	41.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	36.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	19.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$69,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,800
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.9%
Fuel oil	15.6%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	105	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	108	21.3%
Households with children under 18	153	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	43.7%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	26.0%
Married	54.8%	55.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	1.0%	11.5%
Divorced	17.0%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.9%
Kindergarten	3	1.9%
Elementary school	62	39.2%
High school	38	24.1%
College / grad school	41	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Professional & management 17.9%

Retail trade 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Public administration 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	22.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	967	90.9%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,063	99.9%
Born in same state	1,063	99.9%
Born in different state	201	18.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	198	18.6%
French	86	8.1%
Arab	59	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	52	4.9%
English	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47003

What city is ZIP code 47003 in?

ZIP code 47003 is primarily assigned to West College Corner, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47003 in?

ZIP code 47003 falls within Franklin County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47003 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 47003 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47003 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 47003 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47003 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 47003 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47003?

The median home value in ZIP code 47003 is $140,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 47003 in?

ZIP code 47003 observes the EST timezone.