ZIP 47040 — Rising Sun, IN
A rural neighborhood profile for Rising Sun, Indiana, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.
At a glance
Relocation snapshot
These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 47040, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.
About Rising Sun, IN
ZIP code 47040 sits in Rising Sun, part of Ohio County in the state of Indiana. With roughly 5,291 residents and an estimated density of 32 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Indiana index to see how it stacks up.
Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.
For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.
If you’re comparing 47040 against other parts of Rising Sun, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Indiana overview or use the search bar above.
Local services to look up
This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 47040:
- “Movers near Rising Sun IN” for full-service and self-service quotes
- “Real estate agents 47040” for hyperlocal market knowledge
- “Public schools Rising Sun” on your state’s department of education site
- “Internet providers 47040” on the FCC National Broadband Map
- “Rising Sun permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines