What city is ZIP code 47872?

ZIP code 47872 is in Rockville, IN (Parke County).

What county is ZIP code 47872 in?

ZIP code 47872 is mostly in Parke County, Indiana.

How many people live in ZIP code 47872?

About 8,557 people live in the 47872 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 47872

Rockville, IN, Parke County

Population

8,557

Land area

169.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Rockville

ZIP 47872 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 47872 at a glance

ZIP 47872 (Rockville) is 74% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
The median household income is $70,781, close to the Indiana median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,500 (26% below Indiana) and median rent is $695 a month.

Local data for ZIP 47872

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 47872, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,781

Poverty rate

16.6%

Median home value

$161,500

Prices +14.5% in a year

Median rent

$695/mo

Homeownership

79.9%

Bachelor's or higher

15.8%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

30.9 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

196

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,569

$59.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$11.1M

196 loans

Campaign donations

$4,785

15% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 47872, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

354

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 17°F

47.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 47872, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.5%

U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

21.9%

U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 47872?: ZIP code 47872 is in Rockville, IN (Parke County).
What county is ZIP code 47872 in?: ZIP code 47872 is mostly in Parke County, Indiana.
How many people live in ZIP code 47872?: About 8,557 people live in the 47872 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.