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Evansville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47714

Vanderburgh County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,107
1,649/sq mi
$55,910
Median income
$133,400
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Evansville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,649
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47714 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47714 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, with 34,107 residents across 20.7 square miles, a density of 1,649 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 47714 reports a modest median household income of $55,910 (24% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,770. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $133,400 (31% below the state average), median rent at $970 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vanderburgh County, so you can benchmark 47714 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 47714

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evansville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47714.

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 47714, 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

34,107

Population

20.7

Area (sq mi)

1,649

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47714?

35.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 15.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$55,910

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$32,770

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47714 ranks nationally

Evansville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,910 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,945

Total Housing Units

13,932

Occupied Units

2,013

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$133,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$970

Median Rent

1958

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47714 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 134
2021 +13.2% 152
2022 +11.3% 169
2023 +7.0% 181
2024 +5.7% 192

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 540 business establishments in ZIP 47714, employing approximately 8,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,920,000.

540

Businesses

8,258

Employees

$412.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 167 30.9%
Retail trade 88 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 56 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 40 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 6.3%
Construction 31 5.7%
Finance and insurance 26 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.1%
Wholesale trade 15 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.5%
Manufacturing 5 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47714 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 47714 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47714 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 47714 ranks #8 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
47713 Evansville, IN 11,032 2.1 mi
47715 Evansville, IN 27,063 2.2 mi
47708 Evansville, IN 439 3.1 mi
47711 Evansville, IN 31,457 4.1 mi
47710 Evansville, IN 19,527 5.6 mi
47725 Evansville, IN 15,851 10.3 mi
47712 Evansville, IN 26,012 7.8 mi
42451 Reed, KY 783 8.6 mi
42458 Spottsville, KY 1,151 9.6 mi
47610 Chandler, IN 5,195 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vanderburgh County

47711 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 31,457
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 47714 in? ▼
ZIP code 47714 (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 47714? ▼
ZIP code 47714 in Evansville, IN has a population of 34,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47714? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47714 is $55,910, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47714? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47714 is $133,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47714? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47714 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47714? ▼
ZIP code 47714 has 540 business establishments employing approximately 8,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47714? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47714 are: Health care and social assistance (167), Retail trade (88), Other services (except public administration) (56). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47714? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47714 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 47714? ▼
In ZIP code 47714, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 47714? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47714 is 21.1 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 47714? ▼
In ZIP code 47714, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47714? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47714 is 18.7% 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.