ZIP Code 47524

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Decker · Knox County · Indiana

Population
605

5/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 59

Land area
131.5 sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

ZIP code 47524 in Decker, Indiana has a population of 605. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.5 square miles in Decker, Knox County, Indiana. The area is home to 605 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 47524 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47524 sits at , while per-capita income is $32,711. The poverty rate stands at 31.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 96.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 47524 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 47524, Decker, 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

605

Population

131.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47524?

59.0

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
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 1.0%
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?

$32,711

Per Capita Income

31.5%

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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

150

Total Housing Units

140

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

1938

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 47524, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,104,000.

10

Businesses

52

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 30.0%

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 47524 vs 47666 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47666 Patoka, IN 1,447 4.7 mi
47640 Hazleton, IN 1,089 6.5 mi
62410 Allendale, IL 985 6.9 mi
47670 Princeton, IN 12,352 10.0 mi
62460 Saint Francisville, IL 1,231 9.6 mi
47591 Vincennes, IN 26,770 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47524 in?
ZIP code 47524 (Decker) 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 47524?
ZIP code 47524 in Decker, IN has a population of 605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47524 is White at 99.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47524?
ZIP code 47524 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47524?
In ZIP code 47524, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 47524?
In ZIP code 47524, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47524 is 31.5% 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 Decker, 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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