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Harrison County, IN
13 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Harrison County, Indiana.
Population
39,859
Land area
484sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Harrison County
Harrison County at a glance
- Harrison County is 57% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,475, 3% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,600 (5% above Indiana) and median rent is $836 a month.
- Its largest cities are Corydon (3,157), Palmyra (1,215) and Lanesville (944).
Local data for Harrison County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrison County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,475
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$229,600
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,686), Irish Americans (4,629), French Americans (855).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,708
10,113 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,148
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,884 per person
PPP loans
$37.3M
642 loans, 5,078 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$178K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harrison County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
429
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrison County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harrison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harrison County, IN?
- Corydon is the largest city or town in Harrison County, with about 3,157 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harrison County?
- Harrison County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47110, 47112, 47114, 47115, 47117.
- What is the population of Harrison County, IN?
- About 39,859 people live in Harrison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harrison County?
- Harrison County borders Jefferson County, KY, Hardin County, KY, Floyd County, Meade County, KY, Washington County, Crawford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023