ZIP Code 47515

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Bristow · Perry County · Indiana

Population
965

7/sq mi

Median income
$71,016

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$205,700

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.2%

Median age 26.8

Land area
144.0 sq mi

Indiana/Tell City

ZIP code 47515 in Bristow, Indiana has a population of 965. The median household income is $71,016, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $205,700, 26% below the US average. 6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47515 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.0 square miles in Bristow, Perry County, Indiana. The area is home to 965 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Tell City time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47515 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47515 sits at $71,016 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,536. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $205,700 (6% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47515 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 47515 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 →

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 47515, Bristow, 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

965

Population

144.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Indiana/Tell City

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47515?

26.8

Median Age

66.9%

Male

33.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$71,016

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$26,536

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

472

Total Housing Units

417

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$205,700

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 47515, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $991,000.

4

Businesses

28

Employees

$991K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 47515 vs 47576 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47576 Saint Croix, IN 388 5.5 mi
47513 Birdseye, IN 1,841 8.4 mi
47577 Saint Meinrad, IN 1,143 5.9 mi
47514 Branchville, IN 1,559 6.8 mi
47586 Tell City, IN 10,932 10.2 mi
47588 Troy, IN 698 8.8 mi
47536 Fulda, IN 40 8.6 mi
47551 Leopold, IN 649 8.9 mi
47116 Eckerty, IN 805 10.9 mi
47575 Saint Anthony, IN 976 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47515 in?
ZIP code 47515 (Bristow) is located in Perry County, Indiana. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47515?
ZIP code 47515 in Bristow, IN has a population of 965 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47515?
The median household income in ZIP 47515 is $71,016, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47515?
The median home value in ZIP 47515 is $205,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47515?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47515 is White at 96.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47515?
ZIP code 47515 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47515?
In ZIP code 47515, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47515?
In ZIP code 47515, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47515?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47515 is 3.7% 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 Bristow, 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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