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Elnora, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47529

Daviess County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,042
13/sq mi
$69,135
Median income
$129,700
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elnora pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47529 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47529 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, home to just 1,042 residents across 82.0 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.

ZIP 47529 reports a modest median household income of $69,135 (6% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,674. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Median home value sits at $129,700 (33% below the state average), median rent at $625 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47529, plus 5 more within Daviess County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 47529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elnora, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47529.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47529, Elnora, 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

1,042

Population

82.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47529?

31.4

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
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 1.1%
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?

$69,135

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$29,674

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47529 ranks nationally

Elnora, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,135 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

385

Total Housing Units

345

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$129,700

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 47529, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,034,000.

20

Businesses

211

Employees

$8.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 20.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 47529 vs 47443 →

ZIP 47529 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47529 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47529 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47443 Lyons, IN 1,233 6.9 mi
47562 Odon, IN 4,658 5.5 mi
47568 Plainville, IN 834 5.5 mi
47449 Newberry, IN 413 6.2 mi
47596 Westphalia, IN 202 8.0 mi
47578 Sandborn, IN 776 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Daviess County

47501 standard
Washington, IN
Pop: 17,535
47562 standard
Odon, IN
Pop: 4,658
47558 standard
Montgomery, IN
Pop: 4,406
47568 standard
Plainville, IN
Pop: 834
47519 standard
Cannelburg, IN
Pop: 513

Related Areas

Daviess County Elnora, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47529 in? ▼
ZIP code 47529 (Elnora) is located in Daviess County, Indiana. Daviess County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/daviess-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47529? ▼
ZIP code 47529 in Elnora, IN has a population of 1,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47529? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47529 is $69,135, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47529? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47529 is $129,700, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47529? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47529 is White at 98.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47529? ▼
ZIP code 47529 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47529? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47529 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47529? ▼
In ZIP code 47529, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 47529? ▼
In ZIP code 47529, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47529? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47529 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.