ZIP Code 47590

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Velpen · Pike County · Indiana

Population
713

7/sq mi

Median income
$104,773

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$222,100

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.4%

Median age 52.2

Land area
101.9 sq mi

Indiana/Petersburg

ZIP code 47590 in Velpen, Indiana has a population of 713. The median household income is $104,773, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $222,100, 20% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47590 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 101.9 square miles in Velpen, Pike County, Indiana. The area is home to 713 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Petersburg time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47590 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47590 sits at $104,773 (42% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $46,305. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $222,100 (15% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47590 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 47590 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47590, Velpen, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

713

Population

101.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Indiana/Petersburg

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47590?

52.2

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$104,773

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$46,305

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

216

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$222,100

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 47590, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,479,000.

9

Businesses

54

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 55.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 33.3%

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 47590 vs 47585 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47585 Stendal, IN 592 6.6 mi
47564 Otwell, IN 1,352 8.5 mi
47598 Winslow, IN 3,418 6.2 mi
47541 Holland, IN 1,224 9.1 mi
47542 Huntingburg, IN 9,622 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47590 in?
ZIP code 47590 (Velpen) is located in Pike County, Indiana. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47590?
ZIP code 47590 in Velpen, IN has a population of 713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47590?
The median household income in ZIP 47590 is $104,773, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47590?
The median home value in ZIP 47590 is $222,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47590?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47590 is White at 95.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47590?
ZIP code 47590 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47590?
In ZIP code 47590, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 47590?
In ZIP code 47590, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Velpen, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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