Rising Sun
City in Ohio County, Indiana

Rising Sun is a city in Ohio County, Indiana, with 2,248 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 502 ft (153 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rabbit Hash, 1.7 miles S.
- 2,248residents (2020 Census)
- 502 ftelevation · 153 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 1,496 / sq mipopulation density
- 47040ZIP code
About Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a city in Randolph Township and the county seat of Ohio County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. It is also the only incorporated community in the county. The population of Rising Sun was 2,248 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Rising Sun
- Median household income
- $58,843
- Median home value
- $155,700
- Median rent
- $823/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Rising Sun had 2,248 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,248 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,496 per sq mi (578 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rising Sun at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Ohio County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,248 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.50 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9539° N, 84.8531° W |
| ZIP code | 47040 |
| Official website | enjoyrisingsun.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1864674 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rising Sun
- Rabbit Hash, KY1.7 mi S
- Belleview, KY2.5 mi NE
- Petersburg, KY6.5 mi N
- Patriot8.3 mi S
- Burlington, KY8.5 mi NE
- Aurora8.7 mi N
- East Enterprise9.3 mi SW
- Union, KY9.6 mi E
- Oakbrook, KY9.7 mi E
- Lawrenceburg10.7 mi N
- Hebron, KY10.9 mi NE
- Florence, KY11.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Rising Sun
What county is Rising Sun in?
Rising Sun is in Ohio County, Indiana.
What is the population of Rising Sun, IN?
2,248 people lived in Rising Sun at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rising Sun, IN?
The ZIP code of Rising Sun is 47040.
What is the elevation of Rising Sun?
502 feet (153 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rising Sun?
Rabbit Hash (1.7 mi), Belleview (2.5 mi), Petersburg (6.5 mi), Patriot (8.3 mi), Burlington (8.5 mi).
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