ZIP Code 47708
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Evansville · Vanderburgh County · Indiana
- Population
- 439
- Median income
- $55,377
- Median home value
- $285,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.5%
- Land area
- 1.4 sq mi
306/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.6
Chicago
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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