ZIP Code 47712
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Evansville · Vanderburgh County · Indiana
- Population
- 26,012
- Median income
- $68,494
- Median home value
- $193,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.6%
- Land area
- 164.2 sq mi
158/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.8
Chicago
ZIP code 47712 in Evansville, Indiana has a population of 26,012. The median household income is $68,494, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $193,600, 30% below the US average. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47712 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.2 square miles in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The area is home to 26,012 residents, producing a population density of 158 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 47712 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47712 sits at $68,494 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,881. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $193,600 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $937 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47712 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vanderburgh County, so you can benchmark 47712 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 47712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,881
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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