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Sandborn, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47578

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

776
6/sq mi
$56,641
Median income
$112,300
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sandborn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47578 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47578 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandborn, Knox County, Indiana, home to just 776 residents across 129.3 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.

ZIP 47578 reports a modest median household income of $56,641 (23% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,606. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $112,300 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $683 a month; 91.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47578, plus 6 more within Knox County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 47578, Sandborn, 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

776

Population

129.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47578?

61.0

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$56,641

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$34,606

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47578 ranks nationally

Sandborn, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,641 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

328

Total Housing Units

290

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$112,300

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$683

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 47578, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,452,000.

10

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 30.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 30.0%

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 47578 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 47578 ranks #7 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 47578 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 47578 ranks #8 of 9 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
47596 Westphalia, IN 202 2.9 mi
47528 Edwardsport, IN 476 5.4 mi
47535 Freelandville, IN 566 6.2 mi
47529 Elnora, IN 1,042 7.0 mi
47443 Lyons, IN 1,233 7.0 mi
47568 Plainville, IN 834 8.3 mi
47441 Linton, IN 9,269 9.9 mi
47848 Dugger, IN 1,691 10.1 mi
47512 Bicknell, IN 3,981 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

47591 standard
Vincennes, IN
Pop: 26,770
47512 standard
Bicknell, IN
Pop: 3,981
47561 standard
Oaktown, IN
Pop: 1,588
47557 standard
Monroe City, IN
Pop: 1,432
47516 standard
Bruceville, IN
Pop: 1,249
47597 standard
Wheatland, IN
Pop: 1,023

Related Areas

Knox County Sandborn, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47578 in? ▼
ZIP code 47578 (Sandborn) is located in Knox County, Indiana. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47578? ▼
ZIP code 47578 in Sandborn, IN has a population of 776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47578? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47578 is $56,641, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47578? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47578 is $112,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47578? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47578 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47578? ▼
ZIP code 47578 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47578? ▼
In ZIP code 47578, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 47578? ▼
In ZIP code 47578, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47578? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47578 is 4.9% 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.