ZIP Code 47596

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Westphalia · Knox County · Indiana

Population
202

38/sq mi

Median income
$93,958

▲ 23% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$92,900

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 60.5

Land area
5.3 sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

ZIP code 47596 in Westphalia, Indiana has a population of 202. The median household income is $93,958, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $92,900, 67% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 47596 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.3 square miles in Westphalia, Knox County, Indiana. The area is home to 202 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 47596 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47596 sits at $93,958 (28% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $48,649. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 14.3%. On housing, the median home value is $92,900 (52% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47596 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 47596 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 47596, Westphalia, 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

202

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Indiana/Vincennes

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47596?

60.5

Median Age

35.1%

Male

64.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$93,958

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$48,649

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 22.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

59

Total Housing Units

59

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$92,900

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
47528 Edwardsport, IN 476 2.5 mi
47578 Sandborn, IN 776 2.9 mi
47535 Freelandville, IN 566 4.3 mi
47529 Elnora, IN 1,042 8.0 mi
47568 Plainville, IN 834 7.2 mi
47512 Bicknell, IN 3,981 7.5 mi
47443 Lyons, IN 1,233 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47596 in?
ZIP code 47596 (Westphalia) 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 47596?
ZIP code 47596 in Westphalia, IN has a population of 202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47596?
The median household income in ZIP 47596 is $93,958, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47596?
The median home value in ZIP 47596 is $92,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47596?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47596 is White at 100.0%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47596?
In ZIP code 47596, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Westphalia, 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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