Evansville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47708
Vanderburgh County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 439
- 306/sq mi High-density area
- $55,377
- Median income Below-median income area
- $285,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Evansville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 306
- people per sq mi
- 10%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47708 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47708 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, home to just 439 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 306 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47708 reports a modest median household income of $55,377 (25% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,754. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $285,400 (47% above the average Indiana ZIP), with only 9.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,194.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vanderburgh County, so 47708 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 47708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evansville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47708.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 34
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 33
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 32
Other services (except public administration)
32 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 47708, Evansville, 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
439
Population
1.4
Area (sq mi)
306
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47708?
32.6
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
6.3%
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?
$55,377
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$56,754
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47708 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Evansville, 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)
$55,377 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
601housing units
601
Total Housing Units
516
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
1.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,400
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$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 47708 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47714
Evansville (47714)
34,107 residents
- 47711
Evansville (47711)
31,457 residents
- 47715
Evansville (47715)
27,063 residents
- 47712
Evansville (47712)
26,012 residents
- 47710
Evansville (47710)
19,527 residents
- 47720
Evansville (47720)
17,413 residents
- 47725
Evansville (47725)
15,851 residents
- 47713 11,032
Evansville (47713)
11,032 residents
- 47708 439
Evansville (47708)
439 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47708 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47708 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47725
Evansville (47725)
$104,088 median income
- 47720
Evansville (47720)
$75,139 median income
- 47712
Evansville (47712)
$68,494 median income
- 47711
Evansville (47711)
$66,320 median income
- 47715
Evansville (47715)
$60,897 median income
- 47714
Evansville (47714)
$55,910 median income
- 47708
Evansville (47708)
$55,377 median income
- 47710
Evansville (47710)
$47,292 median income
- 47713 $40,873
Evansville (47713)
$40,873 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47708 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47708, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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