City

Rising Sun, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Ohio County  ·  Indiana

👥5,408Population
💰$68,865Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$180,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,559 (42.5%)
Some College557 (15.2%)
Associates452 (12.3%)
Bachelors405 (11%)
Graduate Degree676 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College15.2%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,865 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$180,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units2,401
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Rising Sun, IN

Rising Sun is a city in Indiana, located in Ohio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,408 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Rising Sun is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,865 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rising Sun is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rising Sun is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.86%).

Rising Sun, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Rising Sun
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47040 5,408 $68,865 $180,500 $803 1.8% 29.4% 76.4%