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 Moderate-density area
- $62,982
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47501 (Washington, IN) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.3 in 2023 to 243.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,803. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $172,800 (11% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $861; 65.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Daviess County, so 47501 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 47501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47501?
39.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
6.7%
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?
$62,982
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$30,803
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47501 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$62,982 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
7,719housing units
7,719
Total Housing Units
7,123
Occupied Units
596
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47501
Washington (47501)
17,535 residents
- 47558 4,406
Montgomery (47558)
4,406 residents
- 47512 3,981
Bicknell (47512)
3,981 residents
- 47597 1,023
Wheatland (47597)
1,023 residents
- 47568 834
Plainville (47568)
834 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47558
Montgomery (47558)
$91,184 median income
- 47501
Washington (47501)
$62,982 median income
- 47512
Bicknell (47512)
$57,857 median income
- 47597
Wheatland (47597)
$56,953 median income
- 47568
Plainville (47568)
$53,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47501, 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 (17,535 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 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.
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