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 Moderate-density area
- $77,574
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntingburg pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47542 (Huntingburg, IN) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.0 in 2023 to 214.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,715. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $198,100 (2% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $881; 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dubois County, so 47542 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 47542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntingburg, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47542.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47542?
39.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
11.8%
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?
$77,574
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$36,715
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47542 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Huntingburg, 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)
$77,574 Top 36% higher than 64% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,287housing units
4,287
Total Housing Units
4,086
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 47542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47546
Jasper (47546)
21,009 residents
- 47542
Huntingburg (47542)
9,622 residents
- 47532 4,627
Ferdinand (47532)
4,627 residents
- 47523 3,435
Dale (47523)
3,435 residents
- 47541 1,224
Holland (47541)
1,224 residents
- 47590 713
Velpen (47590)
713 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47542 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47590
Velpen (47590)
$104,773 median income
- 47532
Ferdinand (47532)
$84,750 median income
- 47541
Holland (47541)
$78,409 median income
- 47542
Huntingburg (47542)
$77,574 median income
- 47546
Jasper (47546)
$73,659 median income
- 47523
Dale (47523)
$66,548 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47542, 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 (9,622 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 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.
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