Celestine, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47521
Dubois County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 927
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,821
- Median income Above-median income area
- $248,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Celestine pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47521 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47521 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Celestine, Dubois County, Indiana, home to just 927 residents across 48.8 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.
ZIP 47521 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,821 (36% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,985. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $248,100 (28% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dubois County, so 47521 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 47521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Celestine, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47521.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 47521, Celestine, 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
927
Population
48.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Indiana/Vincennes
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47521?
44.3
Median Age
59.8%
Male
40.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$99,821
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$37,985
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47521 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Celestine, 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)
$99,821 Top 10% higher than 90% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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
333housing units
333
Total Housing Units
333
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,100
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
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 47521 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47432
French Lick (47432)
4,537 residents
- 47527
Dubois (47527)
1,897 residents
- 47513
Birdseye (47513)
1,841 residents
- 47575 976
Saint Anthony (47575)
976 residents
- 47521 927
Celestine (47521)
927 residents
- 47116 805
Eckerty (47116)
805 residents
- 47580 289
Schnellville (47580)
289 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47521 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47521 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47575
Saint Anthony (47575)
$125,625 median income
- 47521
Celestine (47521)
$99,821 median income
- 47527
Dubois (47527)
$91,169 median income
- 47513
Birdseye (47513)
$66,615 median income
- 47432
French Lick (47432)
$65,723 median income
- 47116
Eckerty (47116)
$63,472 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47521 ranks #2 of 6 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 47521, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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