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 Moderate-density area
- $79,744
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47165 (Pekin, IN) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.5 in 2023 to 237.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,950. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,100 (12% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $819; 89.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Washington County, so 47165 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 47165?
44.2
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,950
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47165 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Pekin, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,744 Top 31% higher than 69% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,886housing units
2,886
Total Housing Units
2,601
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,100
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 47165 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47167
Salem (47167)
15,014 residents
- 47119
Floyds Knobs (47119)
10,911 residents
- 47165
Pekin (47165)
6,438 residents
- 47106 4,718
Borden (47106)
4,718 residents
- 47124 4,264
Greenville (47124)
4,264 residents
- 47164 3,779
Palmyra (47164)
3,779 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47165 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47165 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47124
Greenville (47124)
$121,188 median income
- 47119
Floyds Knobs (47119)
$119,410 median income
- 47106
Borden (47106)
$87,344 median income
- 47165
Pekin (47165)
$79,744 median income
- 47164
Palmyra (47164)
$63,389 median income
- 47167
Salem (47167)
$60,673 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47165, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,438 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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