| City: | Napoleon, Indiana |
| County: | Ripley County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:04:38 PM |
| Population: | 172 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 812 / 930 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2048, -85.3270 |
| Land Area: | 0.129 sq mi |
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Napoleon, Indiana sits along US Highway 421 in Ripley County, a small crossroads community of 172 people. Despite its compact size of just 0.04 square miles, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery. Every household in Napoleon must collect mail at the post office.
The Napoleon post office maintains 69 PO Boxes for 73 occupied households. That's a 94.5% adoption rate, meaning nearly every home in town relies on a box. Two rural carrier routes serve the surrounding farmland, but within the town itself, the post office is it.
Street names here follow the classic small-town grid: Main Street, Jackson Street, Monroe Street, Wilson Street. Harrison Street and Versailles Street round out the layout. State Route 229 passes through, connecting Napoleon to neighboring communities.
This isn't a retirement village or vacation spot. It's a working community. A median household income of $71,731 sits above the national average, and 63 workers out of the local workforce are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Median age runs 47.7 years, older than typical but consistent with rural Indiana. Most homes were built before 1939, and 84% of households own rather than rent. Home values average $122,500.
Street names follow a classic small-town pattern with presidential names (Jackson, Monroe) alongside Main Street and the US Highway 421 corridor.
ZIP Code 47034 has 172 residents and 73 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 47.7 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.7% male and 59.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 172Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 133Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,333.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $66,667Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 73Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $148,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 206 | 161 | 116 | 123 | 130 | 104 | 99 | 100 | 135 | 125 | 134 | 178 | 152 | 133 |
| Decennial Census | 158 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 172 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.7
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 51.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| White: | 168 | 97.11% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.16% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.16% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 70 | 40.70% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 102 | 59.30% | 51.5 years |
| Total: | 172 | 100% | 47.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 133 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 133 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 133 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $66,667, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $28,646 (75.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,917. Family households earn a median of $74,583 versus $57,321 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,262). By gender, male median income is $58,409 and female is $55,625, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $2,784 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.5%, which is markedly below the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,021 | $46,042 | $32,000 | $36,250 | $46,250 | $48,750 | $46,750 | $28,500 | $53,750 | $0 | $0 | $59,063 | $71,731 | $66,667 |
| Median Family Income | $46,071 | $50,682 | $47,813 | $46,563 | $49,250 | $51,500 | $53,125 | $0 | $57,500 | $60,750 | $60,625 | $69,000 | $92,708 | $74,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,156 | $30,125 | $30,179 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $43,125 | $42,917 | $0 | $0 | $22,000 | $21,250 | $28,000 | $70,469 | $57,321 |
| Median Male Income | $36,023 | $31,625 | $35,250 | $34,464 | $0 | $35,625 | $38,333 | $26,458 | $47,750 | $37,917 | $33,750 | $50,500 | $57,000 | $58,409 |
| Median Female Income | $30,536 | $30,938 | $21,875 | $21,750 | $0 | $21,875 | $0 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $24,792 | $38,750 | $53,021 | $55,625 |
| Employed: | 60 | 50.00% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 57 | 47.50% |
| Total: | 120 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 43.33% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 5.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 15.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 36.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 60 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $148,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $73,800 (99.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,200. The median gross rent is $828, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $287 (53.05%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.16% (54.35% with a mortgage, 45.65% free-and-clear) and renters 37.84% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $74,400 | $83,100 | $68,300 | $93,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $79,000 | $76,000 | $106,700 | $104,800 | $109,400 | $122,500 | $148,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 67.86% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 21.43% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 10.71% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $541 | $547 | $569 | $572 | $553 | $580 | $0 | $890 | $890 | $0 | $921 | $950 | $844 | $828 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 25 | 33.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 28.38% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 37.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 54 | 72.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 14.86% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 12.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (52.94%). College enrollment is 52.94%, which is on par with the state rate (24.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 2.11% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 64.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 9.47% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 11.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 12.63% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 93 | 97.89% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 12.63% |
| Private Insurance: | 72 | 48.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 68 | 45.95% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 5.41% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 140 | 94.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.5% | 37.0% | 26.2% | 31.4% | 28.2% | 22.7% | 5.7% | 11.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 47.06% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 52.94% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 47.06% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 47.06% |
ZIP Code 47034 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 109 people with an annual payroll of $4,152,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 90Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,029,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,152,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 109Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47034 is located in Ripley County, Indiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Indiana's 9th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 47034. It covers 0.129 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.129 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4486.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1852002Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Napoleon town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47034 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.