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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
$59,776
Median income
$139,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,287. Poverty here runs at 13.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.1%. On housing, the median home value is $139,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Martin County, so you can benchmark 47581 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47581

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shoals, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47581.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47581?

46.9

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$33,287

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47581 ranks nationally

Shoals, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,776 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,453

Total Housing Units

1,133

Occupied Units

320

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$139,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47581 vs 47437 →

ZIP 47581 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 47581 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
47437 Huron, IN 123 6.1 mi
47553 Loogootee, IN 8,495 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Martin County

47553 standard
Loogootee, IN
Pop: 8,495
47522 standard
Crane, IN
Pop: 246

Related Areas

Martin County Shoals, IN Indiana

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.

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