ZIP Code 47708

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Evansville · Vanderburgh County · Indiana

Population
439

306/sq mi

Median income
$55,377

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$285,400

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
45.5%

Median age 32.6

Land area
1.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 47708 in Evansville, Indiana has a population of 439. The median household income is $55,377, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $285,400, 3% above the US average. 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47708 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.4 square miles in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The area is home to 439 residents, producing a population density of 306 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 47708 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47708 sits at $55,377 (25% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $56,754. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.6%. On housing, the median home value is $285,400 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,194 per month, and 9.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47708 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vanderburgh County, so you can benchmark 47708 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 47708

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47708.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47708, Evansville, 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

439

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

306

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47708?

32.6

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 7.2%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$55,377

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$56,754

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

601

Total Housing Units

516

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

1.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.9%
Renter 90.1%

$285,400

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,194

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 348 business establishments in ZIP 47708, employing approximately 7,855 people with a combined annual payroll of $511,560,000.

348

Businesses

7,855

Employees

$511.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 29.6%
Finance and insurance 42 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 33 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.9%
Retail trade 16 4.6%
Information 14 4.0%
Wholesale trade 10 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.6%
Manufacturing 6 1.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 1.4%
Construction 5 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.9%

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 47708 vs 47713 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47713 Evansville, IN 11,032 1.6 mi
47710 Evansville, IN 19,527 3.5 mi
47714 Evansville, IN 34,107 3.1 mi
47711 Evansville, IN 31,457 3.5 mi
47715 Evansville, IN 27,063 4.9 mi
47712 Evansville, IN 26,012 5.7 mi
47720 Evansville, IN 17,413 7.0 mi
47725 Evansville, IN 15,851 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47708 in?
ZIP code 47708 (Evansville) is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Vanderburgh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vanderburgh-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47708?
ZIP code 47708 in Evansville, IN has a population of 439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47708?
The median household income in ZIP 47708 is $55,377, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47708?
The median home value in ZIP 47708 is $285,400, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47708?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47708 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47708?
ZIP code 47708 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 7,855 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47708?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47708 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (103), Finance and insurance (42), Accommodation and food services (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47708?
In ZIP code 47708, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 47708?
In ZIP code 47708, approximately 9.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47708?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47708 is 27.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Evansville, IN

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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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