ZIP Code 47527

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Dubois · Dubois County · Indiana

Population
1,897

14/sq mi

Median income
$91,169

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$273,700

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.9%

Median age 41.5

Land area
138.5 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47527?

41.5

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47527 vs 47521 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47521 Celestine, IN 927 5.9 mi
47580 Schnellville, IN 289 8.0 mi
47432 French Lick, IN 4,537 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47527 in?
ZIP code 47527 (Dubois) 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 47527?
ZIP code 47527 in Dubois, IN has a population of 1,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47527?
The median household income in ZIP 47527 is $91,169, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47527?
The median home value in ZIP 47527 is $273,700, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47527 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47527?
ZIP code 47527 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47527?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47527 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47527?
In ZIP code 47527, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 47527?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47527 is 34.9 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 47527?
In ZIP code 47527, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47527 is 6.2% 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 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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