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Ripley County, IN
14 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Ripley County, Indiana.
Population
29,095
Land area
446sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Ripley County
Ripley County at a glance
- Ripley County is 66% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,573, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,500 and median rent is $839 a month.
- Its largest cities are Batesville (7,282), Versailles (2,037) and Milan (1,942).
Local data for Ripley County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripley County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,573
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$222,500
Prices +7.6% in a year
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,615), Irish Americans (2,442), Italian Americans (580).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
11,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,410
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,163 per person
PPP loans
$75.67M
1,034 loans, 9,061 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$155K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ripley County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
596
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ripley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ripley County, IN?
- Batesville is the largest city or town in Ripley County, with about 7,282 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ripley County?
- Ripley County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47006, 47017, 47021, 47023, 47031.
- What is the population of Ripley County, IN?
- About 29,095 people live in Ripley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ripley County?
- Ripley County borders Dearborn County, Jefferson County, Jennings County, Decatur County, Franklin County, Switzerland County, Ohio County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023