PlainZIP

Bicknell, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47512

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

3,981
31/sq mi
$57,857
Median income
$71,800
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bicknell pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47512 covers 129.3 square miles in Bicknell, Knox County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,981 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.

ZIP 47512 reports a modest median household income of $57,857 (21% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,669. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $71,800 (63% below the state average), median rent at $844 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47512, plus 6 more within Knox 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 47512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bicknell, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47512.

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 47512, Bicknell, 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

3,981

Population

129.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47512?

37.4

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$57,857

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$28,669

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47512 ranks nationally

Bicknell, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,857 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,070

Total Housing Units

1,824

Occupied Units

246

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.3%

$71,800

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$844

Median Rent

1938

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

+16.3%

YoY Change (2022)

145

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+45%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47512 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +45% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 – 123
2019 -16.9% 102
2020 +27.3% 130
2021 -3.5% 125
2022 +16.3% 145

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 47512, employing approximately 657 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,142,000.

64

Businesses

657

Employees

$20.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 15 23.4%
Retail trade 13 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 18.8%
Construction 4 6.3%
Manufacturing 4 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.7%

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 47512 vs 47535 →

ZIP 47512 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 47512 ranks #2 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 47512 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 47512 ranks #5 of 9 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
47535 Freelandville, IN 566 6.2 mi
47528 Edwardsport, IN 476 5.0 mi
47516 Bruceville, IN 1,249 5.6 mi
47597 Wheatland, IN 1,023 8.9 mi
47596 Westphalia, IN 202 7.5 mi
47561 Oaktown, IN 1,588 8.2 mi
47578 Sandborn, IN 776 10.4 mi
47501 Washington, IN 17,535 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

47591 standard
Vincennes, IN
Pop: 26,770
47561 standard
Oaktown, IN
Pop: 1,588
47557 standard
Monroe City, IN
Pop: 1,432
47516 standard
Bruceville, IN
Pop: 1,249
47597 standard
Wheatland, IN
Pop: 1,023
47578 standard
Sandborn, IN
Pop: 776

Related Areas

Knox County Bicknell, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47512 in? ▼
ZIP code 47512 (Bicknell) is located in Knox County, Indiana. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47512? ▼
ZIP code 47512 in Bicknell, IN has a population of 3,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47512 is $57,857, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47512 is $71,800, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47512 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47512? ▼
ZIP code 47512 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47512 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47512 increased by 16.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 45%. 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 47512? ▼
In ZIP code 47512, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 47512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47512 is 25.8 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 47512? ▼
In ZIP code 47512, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47512 is 12.1% 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.