Shoals, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47581
Martin County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,883
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,776
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shoals pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47581 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47581 covers 369.8 square miles in Shoals, Martin County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,883 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.
ZIP 47581 reports a modest median household income of $59,776 (19% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,287. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 0.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,600 (28% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $802; owner occupancy is 86.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Martin County, so 47581 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 47581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shoals, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47581.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 47581, Shoals, 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
3,883
Population
369.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Indiana/Vincennes
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47581?
46.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.1%
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?
$59,776
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$33,287
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
0.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47581 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Shoals, 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)
$59,776 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,453housing units
1,453
Total Housing Units
1,133
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$802
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 47581, employing approximately 735 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,735,000.
60
Businesses
735
Employees
$46.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 18.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 47581 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47553
Loogootee (47553)
8,495 residents
- 47581
Shoals (47581)
3,883 residents
- 47437 123
Huron (47437)
123 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47581 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47581, 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 (3,883 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 47581 in?
ZIP code 47581 (Shoals) is located in Martin County, Indiana. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47581?
ZIP code 47581 in Shoals, IN has a population of 3,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47581?
The median household income in ZIP 47581 is $59,776, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47581?
The median home value in ZIP 47581 is $139,600, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47581?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47581 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47581?
ZIP code 47581 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 735 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47581?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47581 are: Retail trade (11), Transportation and warehousing (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47581?
In ZIP code 47581, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 47581?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47581 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47581?
In ZIP code 47581, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47581?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47581 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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