ZIP Code 47711
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Evansville · Vanderburgh County · Indiana
- Population
- 31,457
- Median income
- $66,320
- Median home value
- $167,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.0%
- Land area
- 42.0 sq mi
749/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
Chicago
ZIP code 47711 in Evansville, Indiana has a population of 31,457. The median household income is $66,320, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $167,200, 40% below the US average. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47711 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.0 square miles in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The area is home to 31,457 residents, producing a population density of 749 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 47711 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47711 sits at $66,320 (10% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,536. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $167,200 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $985 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47711 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vanderburgh County, so you can benchmark 47711 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 47711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47711.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 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 47711, 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
31,457
Population
42.0
Area (sq mi)
749
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47711?
42.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.6%
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?
$66,320
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$38,536
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 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?
14,666
Total Housing Units
13,321
Occupied Units
1,345
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$985
Median Rent
1963
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47711 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 139 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 158 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 180 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 193 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 202 |
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 736 business establishments in ZIP 47711, employing approximately 15,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $834,896,000.
736
Businesses
15,622
Employees
$834.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 97 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 81 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 10.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 77 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.8% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
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 47711 vs 47710 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47710 | Evansville, IN | 19,527 | 2.3 mi |
| 47714 | Evansville, IN | 34,107 | 4.1 mi |
| 47708 | Evansville, IN | 439 | 3.5 mi |
| 47713 | Evansville, IN | 11,032 | 4.4 mi |
| 47715 | Evansville, IN | 27,063 | 4.2 mi |
| 47725 | Evansville, IN | 15,851 | 6.4 mi |
| 47720 | Evansville, IN | 17,413 | 6.6 mi |
| 47610 | Chandler, IN | 5,195 | 7.9 mi |
| 47712 | Evansville, IN | 26,012 | 9.0 mi |
| 47613 | Elberfeld, IN | 2,679 | 11.7 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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