ZIP Code 47591

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Vincennes · Knox County · Indiana

Population
26,770

64/sq mi

Median income
$61,803

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,400

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.6%

Median age 37.7

Land area
418.9 sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

ZIP code 47591 in Vincennes, Indiana has a population of 26,770. The median household income is $61,803, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $157,400, 43% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47591 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 418.9 square miles in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. The area is home to 26,770 residents, producing a population density of 64 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Vincennes time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47591 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47591 sits at $61,803 (16% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,525. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $157,400 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $796 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47591 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 47591 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47591

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47591.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,770

Population

418.9

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47591?

37.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$35,525

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,827

Total Housing Units

10,487

Occupied Units

1,340

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$157,400

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$796

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
47516 Bruceville, IN 1,249 10.6 mi
62439 Lawrenceville, IL 7,536 10.8 mi
47524 Decker, IN 605 11.4 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Vincennes, IN

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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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