Vincennes, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47591
Knox County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,770
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,803
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vincennes pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47591 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 47591 (Vincennes, IN) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.3 in 2023 to 194.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47591 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana, with 26,770 residents across 418.9 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Vincennes time zone.
ZIP 47591 reports a modest median household income of $61,803 (16% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,525. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,400 (19% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $796; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 47591 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 47591
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vincennes, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47591.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 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 47591, Vincennes, 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
26,770
Population
418.9
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Indiana/Vincennes
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47591?
37.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.5%
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?
$61,803
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$35,525
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47591 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Vincennes, 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)
$61,803 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
11,827housing units
11,827
Total Housing Units
10,487
Occupied Units
1,340
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,400
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$796
Median Rent
1965
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47591 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 139 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 152 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 178 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 189 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 195 |
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 706 business establishments in ZIP 47591, employing approximately 11,816 people with a combined annual payroll of $548,965,000.
706
Businesses
11,816
Employees
$549.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 124 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 53 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.8% |
| Information | 12 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
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 47591 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47591
Vincennes (47591)
26,770 residents
- 62439 7,536
Lawrenceville (62439)
7,536 residents
- 47516 1,249
Bruceville (47516)
1,249 residents
- 47524 605
Decker (47524)
605 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47591 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47591 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47516
Bruceville (47516)
$76,250 median income
- 47591
Vincennes (47591)
$61,803 median income
- 62439
Lawrenceville (62439)
$53,622 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47591 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47591, 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 (26,770 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 47591 in?
ZIP code 47591 (Vincennes) is located in Knox County, Indiana. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47591?
ZIP code 47591 in Vincennes, IN has a population of 26,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47591?
The median household income in ZIP 47591 is $61,803, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47591?
The median home value in ZIP 47591 is $157,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47591?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47591 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47591?
ZIP code 47591 has 706 business establishments employing approximately 11,816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47591?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47591 are: Retail trade (124), Health care and social assistance (110), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47591?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47591 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 47591?
In ZIP code 47591, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 47591?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47591 is 17.5 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 47591?
In ZIP code 47591, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47591?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47591 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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