PlainZIP

Pekin, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47165

Washington County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,438
30/sq mi
$79,744
Median income
$171,100
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pekin pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47165 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47165 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pekin, Washington County, Indiana, home to 6,438 residents across 213.2 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47165 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,744 (8% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,950. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. Median home value sits at $171,100 (12% below the state average), median rent at $819 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 47165 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 47165

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pekin, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47165.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47165, Pekin, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,438

Population

213.2

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47165?

44.2

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$79,744

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$35,950

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47165 ranks nationally

Pekin, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,744 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,886

Total Housing Units

2,601

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$171,100

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47165 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 157
2021 +10.7% 174
2022 +14.4% 199
2023 +10.7% 220
2024 +7.5% 237

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 47165, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,796,000.

47

Businesses

197

Employees

$8.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 34.0%
Retail trade 8 17.0%
Manufacturing 7 14.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47165 vs 47124 →

ZIP 47165 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47165 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47165 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47165 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47124 Greenville, IN 4,264 9.4 mi
47106 Borden, IN 4,718 6.3 mi
47164 Palmyra, IN 3,779 8.4 mi
47167 Salem, IN 15,014 8.9 mi
47119 Floyds Knobs, IN 10,911 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

47167 standard
Salem, IN
Pop: 15,014
47108 standard
Campbellsburg, IN
Pop: 2,463
47125 standard
Hardinsburg, IN
Pop: 1,658
47120 standard
Fredericksburg, IN
Pop: 938

Related Areas

Washington County Pekin, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47165 in? ▼
ZIP code 47165 (Pekin) is located in Washington County, Indiana. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47165? ▼
ZIP code 47165 in Pekin, IN has a population of 6,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47165? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47165 is $79,744, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47165? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47165 is $171,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47165? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47165 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47165? ▼
ZIP code 47165 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47165? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47165 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47165? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47165 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47165? ▼
In ZIP code 47165, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47165? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47165 is 36.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47165? ▼
In ZIP code 47165, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47165? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47165 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.