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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
$66,320
Median income
$167,200
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Evansville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,536. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. 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 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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47711?

42.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$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 47711 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47711 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47711 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Vanderburgh County

47714 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 34,107
47715 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 27,063
47712 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 26,012
47710 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 19,527
47720 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 17,413
47725 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 15,851

Related Areas

Vanderburgh County Evansville, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.