Fort Branch, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47648
Gibson County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,373
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Branch pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47648 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 47648 (Fort Branch, IN) rose +15.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.1 in 2023 to 243.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47648 covers 138.8 square miles in Fort Branch, Gibson County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,373 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47648 reports a modest median household income of $65,000 (12% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,542. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $213,000 (10% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $882; 74.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gibson County, so 47648 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 47648
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Branch, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47648.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 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 47648, Fort Branch, 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
4,373
Population
138.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47648?
32.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.1%
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?
$65,000
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$35,542
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47648 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Fort Branch, 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)
$65,000 36th percentile higher than 36% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,035housing units
2,035
Total Housing Units
1,880
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,000
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$882
Median Rent
1975
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
+15.7%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47648 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 166 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 176 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 207 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 210 |
| 2024 | +15.7% | 243 |
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 94 business establishments in ZIP 47648, employing approximately 745 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,188,000.
94
Businesses
745
Employees
$31.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47648 vs 47639 →
ZIP 47648 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47725
Evansville (47725)
15,851 residents
- 47670
Princeton (47670)
12,352 residents
- 47648 4,373
Fort Branch (47648)
4,373 residents
- 47639 4,069
Haubstadt (47639)
4,069 residents
- 47613 2,679
Elberfeld (47613)
2,679 residents
- 47649 1,402
Francisco (47649)
1,402 residents
- 47612 861
Cynthiana (47612)
861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47648 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47648 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47613
Elberfeld (47613)
$112,112 median income
- 47725
Evansville (47725)
$104,088 median income
- 47639
Haubstadt (47639)
$97,930 median income
- 47612
Cynthiana (47612)
$73,438 median income
- 47648
Fort Branch (47648)
$65,000 median income
- 47670
Princeton (47670)
$64,907 median income
- 47649
Francisco (47649)
$63,060 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47648 ranks #5 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 47648, 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 (4,373 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 47648 in?
ZIP code 47648 (Fort Branch) is located in Gibson County, Indiana. Gibson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gibson-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47648?
ZIP code 47648 in Fort Branch, IN has a population of 4,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47648?
The median household income in ZIP 47648 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47648?
The median home value in ZIP 47648 is $213,000, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47648 is White at 88.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47648?
ZIP code 47648 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 745 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47648 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Construction (13), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47648?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47648 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 47648?
In ZIP code 47648, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47648?
In ZIP code 47648, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47648 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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