PlainZIP

Tell City, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47586

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

10,932
45/sq mi
$60,587
Median income
$159,000
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tell City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47586 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47586 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tell City, Perry County, Indiana, home to 10,932 residents across 244.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Tell City time zone.

ZIP 47586 reports a modest median household income of $60,587 (18% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,899. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. Median home value sits at $159,000 (18% below the state average), median rent at $663 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47586, plus 6 more within Perry 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47586

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tell City, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47586.

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 47586, Tell City, 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

10,932

Population

244.0

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Indiana/Tell City

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47586?

43.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$60,587

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$34,899

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47586 ranks nationally

Tell City, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,587 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,209

Total Housing Units

4,869

Occupied Units

340

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$159,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47586 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 136
2021 +13.9% 155
2022 +23.0% 190
2023 -6.9% 177
2024 +11.0% 197

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 277 business establishments in ZIP 47586, employing approximately 4,743 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,112,000.

277

Businesses

4,743

Employees

$248.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 36 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 33 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 30 10.8%
Construction 28 10.1%
Finance and insurance 21 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.5%
Manufacturing 15 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.2%
Utilities 4 1.4%
Information 4 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 47586 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 47586 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47586 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 47586 ranks #5 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
47588 Troy, IN 698 4.9 mi
47525 Derby, IN 382 7.4 mi
47515 Bristow, IN 965 10.2 mi
47520 Cannelton, IN 3,267 6.8 mi
47536 Fulda, IN 40 9.1 mi
47577 Saint Meinrad, IN 1,143 9.9 mi
47551 Leopold, IN 649 9.5 mi
47574 Rome, IN 148 9.9 mi
47514 Branchville, IN 1,559 10.3 mi
47576 Saint Croix, IN 388 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

47118 standard
English, IN
Pop: 3,502
47520 standard
Cannelton, IN
Pop: 3,267
47514 standard
Branchville, IN
Pop: 1,559
47515 standard
Bristow, IN
Pop: 965
47588 standard
Troy, IN
Pop: 698
47551 standard
Leopold, IN
Pop: 649

Related Areas

Perry County Tell City, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47586 in? ▼
ZIP code 47586 (Tell City) is located in Perry County, Indiana. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47586? ▼
ZIP code 47586 in Tell City, IN has a population of 10,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47586? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47586 is $60,587, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47586? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47586 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47586? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47586 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47586? ▼
ZIP code 47586 has 277 business establishments employing approximately 4,743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47586? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47586 are: Retail trade (45), Health care and social assistance (36), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47586? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47586 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47586? ▼
In ZIP code 47586, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 47586? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47586 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47586? ▼
In ZIP code 47586, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47586? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47586 is 16.7% 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.