PlainZIP

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
$61,803
Median income
$157,400
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,525. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $157,400 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $796 a month; 64.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47591, plus 6 more within Knox 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 47591

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vincennes, IN

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 47591 ranks nationally

Vincennes, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,803 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47591 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 47591 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 47591 ranks #2 of 3 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
47516 Bruceville, IN 1,249 10.6 mi
62439 Lawrenceville, IL 7,536 10.8 mi
47524 Decker, IN 605 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

47512 standard
Bicknell, IN
Pop: 3,981
47561 standard
Oaktown, IN
Pop: 1,588
47557 standard
Monroe City, IN
Pop: 1,432
47516 standard
Bruceville, IN
Pop: 1,249
47597 standard
Wheatland, IN
Pop: 1,023
47578 standard
Sandborn, IN
Pop: 776

Related Areas

Knox County Vincennes, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.