Evansville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47711
Vanderburgh County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,457
- 749/sq mi High-density area
- $66,320
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Evansville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 749
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47711 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47711 (Evansville, IN) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.6 in 2023 to 201.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47711 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, with 31,457 residents across 42.0 square miles, a density of 749 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47711 reports a modest median household income of $66,320 (10% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,536. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,200 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $985; 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vanderburgh County, so 47711 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 47711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evansville, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,536
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47711 ranks nationally
Evansville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,320 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,666housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 47711 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
- 47610 5,195
Chandler (47610)
5,195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47711 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47711 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47613
Elberfeld (47613)
$112,112 median income
- 47725
Evansville (47725)
$104,088 median income
- 47610
Chandler (47610)
$78,259 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47711 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47711, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,457 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 47711 in?
ZIP code 47711 (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 47711?
ZIP code 47711 in Evansville, IN has a population of 31,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47711?
The median household income in ZIP 47711 is $66,320, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47711?
The median home value in ZIP 47711 is $167,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47711?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47711 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47711?
ZIP code 47711 has 736 business establishments employing approximately 15,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47711?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47711 are: Retail trade (97), Construction (81), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47711?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47711 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 47711?
In ZIP code 47711, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 47711?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47711 is 20.2 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 47711?
In ZIP code 47711, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47711?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47711 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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