Wadesville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47638
Posey County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,577
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,958
- Median income Above-median income area
- $282,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wadesville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47638 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 47638 (Wadesville, IN) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.4 in 2023 to 210.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47638 covers 127.3 square miles in Wadesville, Posey County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,577 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47638 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,958 (28% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,663. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 0.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $282,700 (46% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,027.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Posey County, so 47638 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 47638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wadesville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47638.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 47638, Wadesville, 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
3,577
Population
127.3
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47638?
43.6
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$93,958
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$42,663
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47638 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Wadesville, 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)
$93,958 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
1,445housing units
1,445
Total Housing Units
1,445
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,700
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,027
Median Rent
1986
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47638 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 158 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 185 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 202 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 210 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 47638, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,114,000.
55
Businesses
248
Employees
$9.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 41.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
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 47638 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47712
Evansville (47712)
26,012 residents
- 47720
Evansville (47720)
17,413 residents
- 47620
Mount Vernon (47620)
13,427 residents
- 47638 3,577
Wadesville (47638)
3,577 residents
- 47633 2,542
Poseyville (47633)
2,542 residents
- 47631 2,042
New Harmony (47631)
2,042 residents
- 47612 861
Cynthiana (47612)
861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47638 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47638 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47638
Wadesville (47638)
$93,958 median income
- 47620
Mount Vernon (47620)
$75,681 median income
- 47720
Evansville (47720)
$75,139 median income
- 47612
Cynthiana (47612)
$73,438 median income
- 47633
Poseyville (47633)
$68,971 median income
- 47712
Evansville (47712)
$68,494 median income
- 47631
New Harmony (47631)
$66,058 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47638 ranks the highest of 7 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 47638, 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 (3,577 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 47638 in?
ZIP code 47638 (Wadesville) is located in Posey County, Indiana. Posey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/posey-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47638?
ZIP code 47638 in Wadesville, IN has a population of 3,577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47638?
The median household income in ZIP 47638 is $93,958, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47638?
The median home value in ZIP 47638 is $282,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47638 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47638?
ZIP code 47638 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47638?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47638 are: Construction (23), Transportation and warehousing (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47638?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47638 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 47638?
In ZIP code 47638, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 47638?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47638 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47638?
In ZIP code 47638, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47638 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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