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 Low-density area
- $69,135
- Median income Near-median income area
- $129,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,674. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,700 (33% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $625; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Daviess County, so 47529 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 47529
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elnora, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47529.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 47529?
31.4
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$69,135
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,674
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47529 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Elnora, 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)
$69,135 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
385housing units
385
Total Housing Units
345
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,700
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47562
Odon (47562)
4,658 residents
- 47443 1,233
Lyons (47443)
1,233 residents
- 47529 1,042
Elnora (47529)
1,042 residents
- 47568 834
Plainville (47568)
834 residents
- 47578 776
Sandborn (47578)
776 residents
- 47449 413
Newberry (47449)
413 residents
- 47596 202
Westphalia (47596)
202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47529 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47596
Westphalia (47596)
$93,958 median income
- 47562
Odon (47562)
$71,250 median income
- 47529
Elnora (47529)
$69,135 median income
- 47443
Lyons (47443)
$58,274 median income
- 47578
Sandborn (47578)
$56,641 median income
- 47568
Plainville (47568)
$53,125 median income
- 47449
Newberry (47449)
$50,417 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47529, 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 (1,042 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 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.
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