Evansville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47712
Vanderburgh County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,012
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $68,494
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47712 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 47712 (Evansville, IN) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.1 in 2023 to 214.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47712 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, with 26,012 residents across 164.2 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 47712 reports a modest median household income of $68,494 (7% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,881. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $193,600 (0% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $937; 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vanderburgh County, so 47712 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 47712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evansville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47712.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 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 47712, 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
26,012
Population
164.2
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47712?
33.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.8%
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?
$68,494
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$34,881
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47712 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)
$68,494 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
11,327housing units
11,327
Total Housing Units
10,514
Occupied Units
813
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,600
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$937
Median Rent
1969
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47712 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 155 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 194 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 211 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 214 |
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 555 business establishments in ZIP 47712, employing approximately 8,384 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,412,000.
555
Businesses
8,384
Employees
$341.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 69 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 12.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 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 47712 vs 47713 →
ZIP 47712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42420
Henderson (42420)
38,192 residents
- 47714
Evansville (47714)
34,107 residents
- 47711
Evansville (47711)
31,457 residents
- 47712
Evansville (47712)
26,012 residents
- 47710
Evansville (47710)
19,527 residents
- 47720
Evansville (47720)
17,413 residents
- 47713 11,032
Evansville (47713)
11,032 residents
- 47638 3,577
Wadesville (47638)
3,577 residents
- 47708 439
Evansville (47708)
439 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47712 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47638
Wadesville (47638)
$93,958 median income
- 47720
Evansville (47720)
$75,139 median income
- 47712
Evansville (47712)
$68,494 median income
- 47711
Evansville (47711)
$66,320 median income
- 42420
Henderson (42420)
$57,053 median income
- 47714
Evansville (47714)
$55,910 median income
- 47708
Evansville (47708)
$55,377 median income
- 47710
Evansville (47710)
$47,292 median income
- 47713
Evansville (47713)
$40,873 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47712 ranks #3 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 | 5.7 mi |
| 47708 | Evansville, IN | 439 | 5.7 mi |
| 47720 | Evansville, IN | 17,413 | 9.2 mi |
| 47714 | Evansville, IN | 34,107 | 7.8 mi |
| 47710 | Evansville, IN | 19,527 | 8.1 mi |
| 47711 | Evansville, IN | 31,457 | 9.0 mi |
| 47638 | Wadesville, IN | 3,577 | 11.6 mi |
| 42420 | Henderson, KY | 38,192 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47712, 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 (26,012 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 47712 in?
ZIP code 47712 (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 47712?
ZIP code 47712 in Evansville, IN has a population of 26,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47712?
The median household income in ZIP 47712 is $68,494, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47712?
The median home value in ZIP 47712 is $193,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47712?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47712 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47712?
ZIP code 47712 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 8,384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47712?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47712 are: Retail trade (82), Accommodation and food services (80), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47712?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47712 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 47712?
In ZIP code 47712, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 47712?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47712 is 19.6 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 47712?
In ZIP code 47712, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47712?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47712 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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