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Washington, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47501

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

17,535
46/sq mi
$62,982
Median income
$172,800
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, home to 17,535 residents across 378.7 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.

ZIP 47501 reports a modest median household income of $62,982 (14% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,803. Poverty here runs at 15.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Housing costs here run $172,800 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $861 a month; 65.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47501, plus 5 more within Daviess County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 47501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47501.

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 47501, Washington, 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

17,535

Population

378.7

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47501?

39.1

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$62,982

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,803

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47501 ranks nationally

Washington, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,982 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,719

Total Housing Units

7,123

Occupied Units

596

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$172,800

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$861

Median Rent

1968

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47501 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.8% 162
2021 +13.9% 184
2022 +14.1% 210
2023 +9.6% 230
2024 +5.7% 243

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 499 business establishments in ZIP 47501, employing approximately 7,423 people with a combined annual payroll of $318,523,000.

499

Businesses

7,423

Employees

$318.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 76 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 70 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 63 12.6%
Construction 47 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 47 9.4%
Finance and insurance 44 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 32 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 5.0%
Manufacturing 22 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.4%
Wholesale trade 16 3.2%
Information 7 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%
Utilities 5 1.0%

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 47501 vs 47597 →

ZIP 47501 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 47501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47501 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 47501 ranks #2 of 5 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
47597 Wheatland, IN 1,023 6.9 mi
47558 Montgomery, IN 4,406 7.2 mi
47568 Plainville, IN 834 9.2 mi
47512 Bicknell, IN 3,981 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Daviess County

47562 standard
Odon, IN
Pop: 4,658
47558 standard
Montgomery, IN
Pop: 4,406
47529 standard
Elnora, IN
Pop: 1,042
47568 standard
Plainville, IN
Pop: 834
47519 standard
Cannelburg, IN
Pop: 513

Related Areas

Daviess County Washington, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47501 in? ▼
ZIP code 47501 (Washington) is located in Daviess County, Indiana. Daviess County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/daviess-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47501? ▼
ZIP code 47501 in Washington, IN has a population of 17,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47501 is $62,982, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47501 is $172,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47501 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47501? ▼
ZIP code 47501 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 7,423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47501 are: Retail trade (76), Health care and social assistance (70), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47501 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 47501? ▼
In ZIP code 47501, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 47501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47501 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47501? ▼
In ZIP code 47501, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47501 is 15.0% 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.