ZIP Code 47516

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Bruceville · Knox County · Indiana

Population
1,249

16/sq mi

Median income
$76,250

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,300

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.9%

Median age 43.7

Land area
77.1 sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

ZIP code 47516 in Bruceville, Indiana has a population of 1,249. The median household income is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $182,300, 34% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47516 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.1 square miles in Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,249 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 47516 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47516 sits at $76,250 (4% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,489. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $182,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $496 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47516 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 47516 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 47516, Bruceville, 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

1,249

Population

77.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47516?

43.7

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
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 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$76,250

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$45,489

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

463

Total Housing Units

439

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$182,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$496

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 47516, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,286,000.

10

Businesses

87

Employees

$5.3M

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 47516 vs 47561 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47561 Oaktown, IN 1,588 6.4 mi
47512 Bicknell, IN 3,981 5.6 mi
47535 Freelandville, IN 566 9.4 mi
47591 Vincennes, IN 26,770 10.6 mi
47597 Wheatland, IN 1,023 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47516 in?
ZIP code 47516 (Bruceville) 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 47516?
ZIP code 47516 in Bruceville, IN has a population of 1,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47516?
The median household income in ZIP 47516 is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47516?
The median home value in ZIP 47516 is $182,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47516?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47516 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47516?
ZIP code 47516 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47516?
In ZIP code 47516, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 47516?
In ZIP code 47516, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47516?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47516 is 7.2% 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 Bruceville, 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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