ZIP Code 47521

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Celestine · Dubois County · Indiana

Population
927

19/sq mi

Median income
$99,821

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$248,100

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.1%

Median age 44.3

Land area
48.8 sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

ZIP code 47521 in Celestine, Indiana has a population of 927. The median household income is $99,821, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $248,100, 11% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47521 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.8 square miles in Celestine, Dubois County, Indiana. The area is home to 927 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 47521 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47521 sits at $99,821 (36% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,985. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $248,100 (28% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47521 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dubois County, so you can benchmark 47521 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 47521

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47521.

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 47521, Celestine, 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

927

Population

48.8

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47521?

44.3

Median Age

59.8%

Male

40.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$99,821

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$37,985

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

333

Total Housing Units

333

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$248,100

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 47521, employing approximately 143 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,861,000.

23

Businesses

143

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 26.1%
Construction 5 21.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

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 47521 vs 47580 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47580 Schnellville, IN 289 3.5 mi
47513 Birdseye, IN 1,841 6.4 mi
47527 Dubois, IN 1,897 5.9 mi
47575 Saint Anthony, IN 976 6.8 mi
47432 French Lick, IN 4,537 7.9 mi
47116 Eckerty, IN 805 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47521 in?
ZIP code 47521 (Celestine) is located in Dubois County, Indiana. Dubois County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dubois-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47521?
ZIP code 47521 in Celestine, IN has a population of 927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47521?
The median household income in ZIP 47521 is $99,821, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47521?
The median home value in ZIP 47521 is $248,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47521?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47521 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47521?
ZIP code 47521 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47521?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47521 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47521?
In ZIP code 47521, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47521?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47521 is 10.6% 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 Celestine, 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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