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 Moderate-density area
- $60,587
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47586 (Tell City, IN) rose +11.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.3 in 2023 to 196.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,899. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,000 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $663; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Perry County, so 47586 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 47586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tell City, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47586.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47586?
43.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$60,587
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,899
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47586 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Tell City, 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)
$60,587 26th percentile higher than 26% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,209housing units
5,209
Total Housing Units
4,869
Occupied Units
340
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,000
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47586 vs 47588 →
ZIP 47586 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47586
Tell City (47586)
10,932 residents
- 47520 3,267
Cannelton (47520)
3,267 residents
- 47514 1,559
Branchville (47514)
1,559 residents
- 47577 1,143
Saint Meinrad (47577)
1,143 residents
- 47515 965
Bristow (47515)
965 residents
- 47588 698
Troy (47588)
698 residents
- 47551 649
Leopold (47551)
649 residents
- 47576 388
Saint Croix (47576)
388 residents
- 47525 382
Derby (47525)
382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47586 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47514
Branchville (47514)
$163,438 median income
- 47576
Saint Croix (47576)
$121,250 median income
- 47515
Bristow (47515)
$71,016 median income
- 47551
Leopold (47551)
$68,859 median income
- 47586 $60,587
Tell City (47586)
$60,587 median income
- 47588 $57,315
Troy (47588)
$57,315 median income
- 47577 $52,208
Saint Meinrad (47577)
$52,208 median income
- 47520 $50,882
Cannelton (47520)
$50,882 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47586, 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 (10,932 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 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.
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