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 Moderate-density area
- $57,857
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 3rd 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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,669. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,800 (63% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $844; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 47512 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 47512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bicknell, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47512.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47512?
37.4
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$57,857
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$28,669
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47512 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Bicknell, 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)
$57,857 21st percentile higher than 21% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,070housing units
2,070
Total Housing Units
1,824
Occupied Units
246
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,800
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 47512 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
- 47512 3,981
Bicknell (47512)
3,981 residents
- 47561 1,588
Oaktown (47561)
1,588 residents
- 47516 1,249
Bruceville (47516)
1,249 residents
- 47597 1,023
Wheatland (47597)
1,023 residents
- 47578 776
Sandborn (47578)
776 residents
- 47535 566
Freelandville (47535)
566 residents
- 47528 476
Edwardsport (47528)
476 residents
- 47596 202
Westphalia (47596)
202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47512 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47596
Westphalia (47596)
$93,958 median income
- 47516
Bruceville (47516)
$76,250 median income
- 47535
Freelandville (47535)
$70,236 median income
- 47501
Washington (47501)
$62,982 median income
- 47512
Bicknell (47512)
$57,857 median income
- 47528
Edwardsport (47528)
$57,692 median income
- 47597
Wheatland (47597)
$56,953 median income
- 47578
Sandborn (47578)
$56,641 median income
- 47561
Oaktown (47561)
$45,911 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47512, 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 (3,981 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 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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