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Evansville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47715

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

27,063
450/sq mi
$60,897
Median income
$210,600
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
450
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47715 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47715 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, with 27,063 residents across 60.1 square miles, a density of 450 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 47715 reports a modest median household income of $60,897 (17% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,859. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $210,600 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 49.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47715, plus 6 more within Vanderburgh County, give a clearer read than the 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 47715

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evansville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47715.

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 47715, 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

27,063

Population

60.1

Area (sq mi)

450

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47715?

39.1

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
African American 10.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$60,897

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$37,859

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47715 ranks nationally

Evansville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,897 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,574

Total Housing Units

13,922

Occupied Units

652

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

$210,600

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1983

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47715 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 141
2021 +12.4% 159
2022 +12.9% 179
2023 +6.4% 190
2024 +6.1% 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 1,483 business establishments in ZIP 47715, employing approximately 28,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,268,211,000.

1,483

Businesses

28,622

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 322 21.7%
Health care and social assistance 179 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 179 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 131 8.8%
Finance and insurance 126 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 81 5.5%
Construction 75 5.1%
Wholesale trade 72 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 4.6%
Manufacturing 35 2.4%
Information 30 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.8%
Educational services 20 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.3%

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 47715 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 47715 ranks #4 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 47715 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 47715 ranks #5 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
47714 Evansville, IN 34,107 2.2 mi
47713 Evansville, IN 11,032 4.2 mi
47708 Evansville, IN 439 4.9 mi
47711 Evansville, IN 31,457 4.2 mi
47630 Newburgh, IN 34,423 7.1 mi
47710 Evansville, IN 19,527 6.3 mi
47610 Chandler, IN 5,195 7.5 mi
42451 Reed, KY 783 7.7 mi
47725 Evansville, IN 15,851 9.7 mi
42458 Spottsville, KY 1,151 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vanderburgh County

47714 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 34,107
47711 standard
Evansville, IN
Pop: 31,457
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 47715 in? ▼
ZIP code 47715 (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 47715? ▼
ZIP code 47715 in Evansville, IN has a population of 27,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47715? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47715 is $60,897, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47715? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47715 is $210,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47715? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47715 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47715? ▼
ZIP code 47715 has 1,483 business establishments employing approximately 28,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47715? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47715 are: Retail trade (322), Health care and social assistance (179), Accommodation and food services (179). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47715? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47715 increased by 6.1% 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 47715? ▼
In ZIP code 47715, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 47715? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47715 is 17.1 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 47715? ▼
In ZIP code 47715, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47715? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47715 is 12.8% 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.