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Princeton, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47670

Gibson County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,352
60/sq mi
$64,907
Median income
$158,500
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47670 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47670 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana, home to 12,352 residents across 206.2 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 47670 reports a modest median household income of $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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 47670

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Princeton, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47670.

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 47670, Princeton, 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

12,352

Population

206.2

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47670?

39.3

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

How ZIP 47670 ranks nationally

Princeton, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,907 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47670 vs 47666 →

ZIP 47670 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 47670 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 47670 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 47670 ranks #4 of 6 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
47666 Patoka, IN 1,447 5.3 mi
47648 Fort Branch, IN 4,373 7.0 mi
47649 Francisco, IN 1,402 7.0 mi
47524 Decker, IN 605 10.0 mi
47665 Owensville, IN 3,637 9.2 mi
47640 Hazleton, IN 1,089 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gibson County

47660 standard
Oakland City, IN
Pop: 4,934
47648 standard
Fort Branch, IN
Pop: 4,373
47639 standard
Haubstadt, IN
Pop: 4,069
47665 standard
Owensville, IN
Pop: 3,637
47666 standard
Patoka, IN
Pop: 1,447
47649 standard
Francisco, IN
Pop: 1,402

Related Areas

Gibson County Princeton, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47670 in? ▼
ZIP code 47670 (Princeton) 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 47670? ▼
ZIP code 47670 in Princeton, IN has a population of 12,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47670? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47670 is $64,907, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47670? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47670 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47670? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47670 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47670? ▼
ZIP code 47670 has 367 business establishments employing approximately 16,550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47670? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47670 are: Retail trade (62), Health care and social assistance (46), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47670? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47670 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 47670? ▼
In ZIP code 47670, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 47670? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47670 is 15.1 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 47670? ▼
In ZIP code 47670, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47670? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47670 is 13.5% 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.