ZIP Code 47529

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Elnora · Daviess County · Indiana

Population
1,042

13/sq mi

Median income
$69,135

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$129,700

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.1%

Median age 31.4

Land area
82.0 sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

ZIP code 47529 in Elnora, Indiana has a population of 1,042. The median household income is $69,135, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $129,700, 53% below the US average. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47529 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.0 square miles in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,042 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 47529 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47529 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $129,700 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47529 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Daviess County, so you can benchmark 47529 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 47529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,042

Population

82.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Elnora, 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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