Dale, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47523
Spencer County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,435
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,548
- Median income Near-median income area
- $123,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dale pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47523 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47523 covers 170.0 square miles in Dale, Spencer County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,435 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47523 reports a modest median household income of $66,548 (10% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,755. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,800 (36% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $858; owner occupancy is 80.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spencer County, so 47523 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 47523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dale, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47523.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 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 47523, Dale, 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
3,435
Population
170.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47523?
40.2
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
5.3%
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?
$66,548
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$29,755
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47523 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Dale, 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)
$66,548 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,461housing units
1,461
Total Housing Units
1,262
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,800
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$858
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 47523, employing approximately 995 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,081,000.
70
Businesses
995
Employees
$50.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 47523 vs 47541 →
ZIP 47523 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47542
Huntingburg (47542)
9,622 residents
- 47523 3,435
Dale (47523)
3,435 residents
- 47579 2,659
Santa Claus (47579)
2,659 residents
- 47637 1,507
Tennyson (47637)
1,507 residents
- 47611 1,257
Chrisney (47611)
1,257 residents
- 47541 1,224
Holland (47541)
1,224 residents
- 47550 854
Lamar (47550)
854 residents
- 47537 826
Gentryville (47537)
826 residents
- 47585 592
Stendal (47585)
592 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47523 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47523 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47552
Lincoln City (47552)
$146,141 median income
- 47585
Stendal (47585)
$88,141 median income
- 47579
Santa Claus (47579)
$87,926 median income
- 47550
Lamar (47550)
$80,625 median income
- 47541
Holland (47541)
$78,409 median income
- 47542
Huntingburg (47542)
$77,574 median income
- 47523
Dale (47523)
$66,548 median income
- 47637
Tennyson (47637)
$61,298 median income
- 47611 $56,875
Chrisney (47611)
$56,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47523 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47541 | Holland, IN | 1,224 | 4.5 mi |
| 47552 | Lincoln City, IN | 182 | 4.3 mi |
| 47537 | Gentryville, IN | 826 | 5.2 mi |
| 47637 | Tennyson, IN | 1,507 | 7.1 mi |
| 47579 | Santa Claus, IN | 2,659 | 7.2 mi |
| 47611 | Chrisney, IN | 1,257 | 10.1 mi |
| 47542 | Huntingburg, IN | 9,622 | 9.2 mi |
| 47550 | Lamar, IN | 854 | 9.3 mi |
| 47585 | Stendal, IN | 592 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47523, 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 (3,435 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 47523 in?
ZIP code 47523 (Dale) is located in Spencer County, Indiana. Spencer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spencer-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47523?
ZIP code 47523 in Dale, IN has a population of 3,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47523?
The median household income in ZIP 47523 is $66,548, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47523?
The median home value in ZIP 47523 is $123,800, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47523 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47523?
ZIP code 47523 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47523 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (10), Wholesale trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47523?
In ZIP code 47523, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 47523?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47523 is 35.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47523?
In ZIP code 47523, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47523 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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