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Ferdinand, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47532

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

4,627
26/sq mi
$84,750
Median income
$236,200
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ferdinand pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47532 covers 180.7 square miles in Ferdinand, Dubois County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,627 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.

ZIP 47532 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,750 (15% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,091. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.3%. Median home value sits at $236,200 (22% above the state average), median rent at $819 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 47532 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dubois County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 47532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ferdinand, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47532.

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 47532, Ferdinand, 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

4,627

Population

180.7

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47532?

46.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$84,750

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$39,091

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47532 ranks nationally

Ferdinand, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,750 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,855

Total Housing Units

1,764

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$236,200

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47532 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.4% 155
2020 +3.3% 160
2021 +7.2% 172
2022 +11.9% 193
2024 – 207

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 47532, employing approximately 3,885 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,395,000.

150

Businesses

3,885

Employees

$189.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 17.3%
Construction 22 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.0%
Manufacturing 14 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 6.7%
Finance and insurance 8 5.3%
Wholesale trade 7 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.7%

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 47532 vs 47577 →

ZIP 47532 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 47532 ranks #2 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 47532 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 47532 ranks #4 of 6 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
47577 Saint Meinrad, IN 1,143 5.6 mi
47536 Fulda, IN 40 7.6 mi
47575 Saint Anthony, IN 976 7.4 mi
47579 Santa Claus, IN 2,659 8.0 mi
47542 Huntingburg, IN 9,622 7.9 mi
47580 Schnellville, IN 289 10.6 mi
47552 Lincoln City, IN 182 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dubois County

47546 standard
Jasper, IN
Pop: 21,009
47542 standard
Huntingburg, IN
Pop: 9,622
47432 standard
French Lick, IN
Pop: 4,537
47527 standard
Dubois, IN
Pop: 1,897
47513 standard
Birdseye, IN
Pop: 1,841
47541 standard
Holland, IN
Pop: 1,224

Related Areas

Dubois County Ferdinand, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47532 in? ▼
ZIP code 47532 (Ferdinand) 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 47532? ▼
ZIP code 47532 in Ferdinand, IN has a population of 4,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47532? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47532 is $84,750, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47532? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47532 is $236,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47532? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47532 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47532? ▼
ZIP code 47532 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 3,885 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47532? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47532 are: Retail trade (26), Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47532? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47532 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47532? ▼
In ZIP code 47532, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 47532? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47532 is 19.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47532? ▼
In ZIP code 47532, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47532? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47532 is 6.2% 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.