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Bright, IN

Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47025.

Population

5,540

Land area

12.5sq mi

People per sq mi

442

ZIP codes

1

Bright and its ZIP codes

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Bright at a glance

  • Bright is about 2.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 122nd among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • The median household income is $108,974, 51% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,500 (28% above Indiana) and median rent is $869 a month.

Local data for Bright, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bright, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$108,974

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$279,500

Median rent

$869/mo

Homeownership

89.3%

Bachelor's or higher

27.9%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,277), Irish Americans (762), Italian Americans (115).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dearborn County. PPP loans are for Bright.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,711

14,998 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,515

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$341M

FY 2026, $6,738 per person

Dearborn County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bright, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.6%
  • Carpooled6.0%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home18.8%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bright, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

419

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

38

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bright, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.0%

U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

ZIP codes in Bright

1 in or overlapping Bright. Population shown

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Cities near Bright

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West HarrisonTown3 mi0.2
Hidden ValleyCensus-designated place3.8 mi4.2
Harrison, OHCity4.2 mi5.3
Elizabethtown, OHCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.9
Hooven, OHCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.6
Blue Jay, OHCensus-designated place5.8 mi4.4
New TrentonCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.5
New Haven, OHCensus-designated place6.7 mi1
GreendaleCity6.7 mi5.7
Grandview, OHCensus-designated place6.9 mi4.3
Cleves, OHVillage7 mi1.5
Shawnee, OHCensus-designated place7.2 mi6.4
Miamitown, OHCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.3
St. LeonTown7.9 mi6.8
North Bend, OHVillage7.9 mi1.1
LawrenceburgCity8.3 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bright, IN in?
Bright is in Dearborn County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Bright, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bright include 47025.
What is the population of Bright, IN?
About 5,540 people live in Bright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bright?
Nearby places include West Harrison (3 mi), Hidden Valley (3.8 mi), Harrison, OH (4.2 mi), Elizabethtown, OH (5.1 mi), Hooven, OH (5.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023