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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
$52,208
Median income
$250,800
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,671. Poverty here runs at 16.6%, with unemployment measured at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $250,800 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $623 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Spencer County, letting you compare 47577 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 47577

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Meinrad, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47577.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47577?

37.4

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$29,671

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47577 ranks nationally

Saint Meinrad, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,208 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

617

Total Housing Units

466

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$250,800

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47577 ranks #4 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 47577 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 47577 ranks #8 of 8 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
47536 Fulda, IN 40 3.2 mi
47588 Troy, IN 698 5.8 mi
47532 Ferdinand, IN 4,627 5.6 mi
47515 Bristow, IN 965 5.9 mi
47579 Santa Claus, IN 2,659 6.6 mi
47531 Evanston, IN 1,004 8.2 mi
47550 Lamar, IN 854 8.9 mi
47586 Tell City, IN 10,932 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Spencer County

47635 standard
Rockport, IN
Pop: 5,671
47523 standard
Dale, IN
Pop: 3,435
47579 standard
Santa Claus, IN
Pop: 2,659
47634 standard
Richland, IN
Pop: 2,382
47615 standard
Grandview, IN
Pop: 1,611
47611 standard
Chrisney, IN
Pop: 1,257

Related Areas

Spencer County Saint Meinrad, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.