ZIP Code 47527
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Dubois · Dubois County · Indiana
- Population
- 1,897
- Median income
- $91,169
- Median home value
- $273,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.9%
- Land area
- 138.5 sq mi
14/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
Indiana/Vincennes
ZIP code 47527 in Dubois, Indiana has a population of 1,897. The median household income is $91,169, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $273,700, 2% below the US average. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47527 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.5 square miles in Dubois, Dubois County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,897 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 47527 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47527 sits at $91,169 (24% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $43,910. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $273,700 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47527 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dubois County, so you can benchmark 47527 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 47527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47527.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47527, Dubois, 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
1,897
Population
138.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Indiana/Vincennes
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47527?
41.5
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
3.3%
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?
$91,169
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$43,910
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
786
Total Housing Units
786
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,700
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$1,072
Median Rent
1981
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 47527, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,451,000.
23
Businesses
474
Employees
$26.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Dubois, 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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