ZIP Code 47670
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Princeton · Gibson County · Indiana
- Population
- 12,352
- Median income
- $64,907
- Median home value
- $158,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.1%
- Land area
- 206.2 sq mi
60/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
Chicago
ZIP code 47670 in Princeton, Indiana has a population of 12,352. The median household income is $64,907, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $158,500, 43% below the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47670 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.2 square miles in Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. The area is home to 12,352 residents, producing a population density of 60 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47670 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47670 sits at $64,907 (12% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,878. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $158,500 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,018 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47670 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gibson County, so you can benchmark 47670 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 47670
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47670.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47670, Princeton, 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
12,352
Population
206.2
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47670?
39.3
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
3.6%
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?
$64,907
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$32,878
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
15.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,362
Total Housing Units
4,762
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state
$1,018
Median Rent
1973
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47670 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 172 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 192 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 211 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 228 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 240 |
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 367 business establishments in ZIP 47670, employing approximately 16,550 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,058,546,000.
367
Businesses
16,550
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 62 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 23 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.3% |
| Information | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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