PlainZIP

Huntingburg, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47542

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

9,622
46/sq mi
$77,574
Median income
$198,100
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47542 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntingburg, Dubois County, Indiana, home to 9,622 residents across 210.5 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.

ZIP 47542 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,574 (5% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,715. Poverty here runs at 13.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $198,100 (2% above the state average), median rent at $881 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dubois County, so you can benchmark 47542 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 47542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntingburg, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47542.

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 47542, Huntingburg, 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

9,622

Population

210.5

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47542?

39.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

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?

$77,574

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$36,715

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47542 ranks nationally

Huntingburg, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,574 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,287

Total Housing Units

4,086

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$198,100

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1978

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47542 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 152
2021 +12.1% 171
2022 +3.4% 176
2023 +19.6% 211
2024 +1.8% 215

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 257 business establishments in ZIP 47542, employing approximately 4,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,159,000.

257

Businesses

4,381

Employees

$237.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 14.4%
Retail trade 35 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 33 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 24 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 23 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 20 7.8%
Manufacturing 18 7.0%
Wholesale trade 15 5.8%
Finance and insurance 13 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%

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 47542 vs 47541 →

ZIP 47542 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 47542 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 47542 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 47542 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
47541 Holland, IN 1,224 5.8 mi
47546 Jasper, IN 21,009 8.7 mi
47523 Dale, IN 3,435 9.2 mi
47532 Ferdinand, IN 4,627 7.9 mi
47590 Velpen, IN 713 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dubois County

47546 standard
Jasper, IN
Pop: 21,009
47532 standard
Ferdinand, IN
Pop: 4,627
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 Huntingburg, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47542 in? ▼
ZIP code 47542 (Huntingburg) 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 47542? ▼
ZIP code 47542 in Huntingburg, IN has a population of 9,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47542 is $77,574, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47542 is $198,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47542 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47542? ▼
ZIP code 47542 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 4,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47542 are: Construction (37), Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47542 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 47542? ▼
In ZIP code 47542, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 47542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47542 is 20.5 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 47542? ▼
In ZIP code 47542, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47542 is 13.3% 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.