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 Low-density area
- $56,641
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,606. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,300 (42% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $683; owner occupancy is 91.4%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 47578 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 47578?
61.0
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$56,641
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$34,606
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47578 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Sandborn, 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)
$56,641 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
328housing units
328
Total Housing Units
290
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,300
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47578 vs 47596 →
ZIP 47578 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47441
Linton (47441)
9,269 residents
- 47512
Bicknell (47512)
3,981 residents
- 47848 1,691
Dugger (47848)
1,691 residents
- 47443 1,233
Lyons (47443)
1,233 residents
- 47529 1,042
Elnora (47529)
1,042 residents
- 47568 834
Plainville (47568)
834 residents
- 47578 776
Sandborn (47578)
776 residents
- 47535 566
Freelandville (47535)
566 residents
- 47528 476
Edwardsport (47528)
476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47578 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47578 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47596
Westphalia (47596)
$93,958 median income
- 47535
Freelandville (47535)
$70,236 median income
- 47529
Elnora (47529)
$69,135 median income
- 47848
Dugger (47848)
$60,581 median income
- 47443
Lyons (47443)
$58,274 median income
- 47512
Bicknell (47512)
$57,857 median income
- 47528
Edwardsport (47528)
$57,692 median income
- 47578
Sandborn (47578)
$56,641 median income
- 47568
Plainville (47568)
$53,125 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47578, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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