ZIP Code 47872 - Rockville Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47872 is located in Rockville Indiana. Portions of 47872 are also in Mecca and Judson and Adams Township (Parke County) and Union Township (Parke County) and Greene Township (Parke County) and Washington Township (Parke County) and Wabash Township (Parke County) and Florida Township and Raccoon Township and Jackson Township (Parke County) and Penn Township (Parke County) and Reserve Township and Bellmore. 47872 is entirely within Parke County. Regionally, 47872 is located in the Terre Haute Area.
ZIP Code 47872 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rockville |
| Primary County | Parke County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,230 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 47872 Map
47872 Demographics
47872 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47872 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47872 is White. The current unemployment level in 47872 is 3.6%.
| Population | 8,230 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.69% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,656 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,853 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $385,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.4% |
47872 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,572 | 97.74% |
| Black | 106 | 1.37% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47872 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 632 | 95.61% |
| Black | 7 | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47872 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 407 | 8.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 490 | 9.75% |
| High School Diploma | 1,825 | 36.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 179 | 3.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 366 | 7.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,008 | 20.06% |
| Associates Degree | 405 | 8.06% |
| Masters Degree | 316 | 6.29% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 0.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.12% |
47872 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.75286865, -87.16610718 |
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| Cities/Towns in 47872 | |
| Region | Terre Haute Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Terre Haute, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 172 Square Miles |
47872 Schools
47872 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55b - Loamy High Lime Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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