47872 ZIP Code
Rockville, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47872 |
| City/Town: | Rockville |
| County: | Parke |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,230 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,711 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,800 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,564 |
| Median Home Value: | $122,700 |
| Land Area: | 169.6 sq miles
439.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7491, -87.1655 |
Population Information (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,230 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,597 | 43.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,633 | 56.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 471 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 473 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 416 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 544 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 607 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,118 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 992 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 943 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 515 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 622 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 812 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 597 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 120 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $122,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $748 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,564 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,482 | 69.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,082 | 30.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,958 | 78.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 524 | 21.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,719 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 580 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 536 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,051 | 35.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,203 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 485 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 486 | 8.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 378 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47872 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,711 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,682 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,105 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,800 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,972 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,759 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 213 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,654 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,949 | 70.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 529 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 267 | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,671 | 93.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 238 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 304 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 69 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 73 | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 45 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47872 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 81 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 165 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 266 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 241 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 298 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 513 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 422 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 252 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 155 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 89 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47872 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,815 | 65.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 429 | 15.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 164 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 307 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47872 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 169 | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 158 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 766 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 59 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 271 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 84 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 44 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 10 | 0.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 82 | 3.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 579 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 218 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 154 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 165 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,883 | 71.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,003 | 48.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,843 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,253 | 15.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47872 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,680 | 67.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 915 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 688 | 27.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 211 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 47 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 311 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47872 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,632 | 73.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 152 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 11 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 60 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 46 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 139 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 517 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47872 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 356 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 354 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 411 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 202 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 552 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 442 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 334 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 151 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 752 | 21.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47872 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 389 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,019 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,545 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 473 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 74 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47872 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 890 | 35.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 607 | 24.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 677 | 27.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 243 | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 44 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47872 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 309 | 12.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 711 | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 844 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 618 | 24.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47872 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 321 | 16.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 470 | 24.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 414 | 21.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 187 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 309 | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 110 | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 143 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47872 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,006 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $418 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $748 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,482 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,359 | 54.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 439 | 17.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 353 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 565 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 703 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 954 | 38.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47872 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,944 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 875 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,540 | 52.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 335 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,095 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47872 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,432 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 145 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 96 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 752 | 52.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 329 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 110 | 7.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,498 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 582 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,136 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,103 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 32 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 618 | 56.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 453 | 41.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47872 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,910 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,192 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 300 | 25.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 846 | 71.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 141 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,168 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 62 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 62 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 62 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 31 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47872 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,759 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,231 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 528 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 159 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 369 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47872 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,482 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,957 | 78.8% | 89.4% |
Rockville, IN47872