Saint Meinrad, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47577
Spencer County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,143
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,208
- Median income Below-median income area
- $250,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Meinrad pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47577 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47577 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Meinrad, Spencer County, Indiana, home to just 1,143 residents across 65.3 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47577 reports a modest median household income of $52,208 (29% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,671. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $250,800 (30% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 69.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $623.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Spencer County, so 47577 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 47577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Meinrad, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47577.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 47577, Saint Meinrad, 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
1,143
Population
65.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47577?
37.4
Median Age
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Female
2.2%
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?
$52,208
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,671
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47577 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Saint Meinrad, 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)
$52,208 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
617housing units
617
Total Housing Units
466
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,800
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$623
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 47577, employing approximately 514 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,989,000.
26
Businesses
514
Employees
$23.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 11.5% |
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 47577 vs 47536 →
ZIP 47577 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47586
Tell City (47586)
10,932 residents
- 47532
Ferdinand (47532)
4,627 residents
- 47579 2,659
Santa Claus (47579)
2,659 residents
- 47577 1,143
Saint Meinrad (47577)
1,143 residents
- 47531 1,004
Evanston (47531)
1,004 residents
- 47515 965
Bristow (47515)
965 residents
- 47550 854
Lamar (47550)
854 residents
- 47588 698
Troy (47588)
698 residents
- 47536 40
Fulda (47536)
40 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47577 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47577 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47531
Evanston (47531)
$140,595 median income
- 47579
Santa Claus (47579)
$87,926 median income
- 47532
Ferdinand (47532)
$84,750 median income
- 47550
Lamar (47550)
$80,625 median income
- 47515
Bristow (47515)
$71,016 median income
- 47586
Tell City (47586)
$60,587 median income
- 47588
Troy (47588)
$57,315 median income
- 47577 $52,208
Saint Meinrad (47577)
$52,208 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47577 ranks #8 of 8 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 47577, 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 (1,143 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 47577 in?
ZIP code 47577 (Saint Meinrad) is located in Spencer County, Indiana. Spencer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spencer-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47577?
ZIP code 47577 in Saint Meinrad, IN has a population of 1,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47577?
The median household income in ZIP 47577 is $52,208, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47577?
The median home value in ZIP 47577 is $250,800, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47577?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47577 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47577?
ZIP code 47577 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47577?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47577 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47577?
In ZIP code 47577, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 47577?
In ZIP code 47577, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47577?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47577 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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