ZIP Code 47512

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Bicknell · Knox County · Indiana

Population
3,981

31/sq mi

Median income
$57,857

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$71,800

▼ 74% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 37.4

Land area
129.3 sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

ZIP code 47512 in Bicknell, Indiana has a population of 3,981. The median household income is $57,857, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $71,800, 74% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.3 square miles in Bicknell, Knox County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,981 residents, producing a population density of 31 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Vincennes time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47512 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47512 sits at $57,857 (21% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,669. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $71,800 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $844 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 47512 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 47512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,981

Population

129.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Bicknell, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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