ZIP Code 47720
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Evansville · Vanderburgh County · Indiana
- Population
- 17,413
- Median income
- $75,139
- Median home value
- $214,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.3%
- Land area
- 143.9 sq mi
121/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
Chicago
ZIP code 47720 in Evansville, Indiana has a population of 17,413. The median household income is $75,139, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $214,100, 23% below the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 143.9 square miles in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The area is home to 17,413 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 47720 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47720 sits at $75,139 (2% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,240. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $214,100 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,042 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, 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 47720 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 47720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47720.
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 24
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Manufacturing 23
Manufacturing
23 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 47720, 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
17,413
Population
143.9
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47720?
42.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.6%
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?
$75,139
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$41,240
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 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?
7,389
Total Housing Units
7,119
Occupied Units
270
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,100
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,042
Median Rent
1968
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)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47720 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 153 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 167 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 188 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 207 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 217 |
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 278 business establishments in ZIP 47720, employing approximately 3,555 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,365,000.
278
Businesses
3,555
Employees
$173.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 62 | 22.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 47720 vs 47710 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47710 | Evansville, IN | 19,527 | 4.3 mi |
| 47638 | Wadesville, IN | 3,577 | 7.2 mi |
| 47712 | Evansville, IN | 26,012 | 9.2 mi |
| 47711 | Evansville, IN | 31,457 | 6.6 mi |
| 47708 | Evansville, IN | 439 | 7.0 mi |
| 47725 | Evansville, IN | 15,851 | 7.1 mi |
| 47639 | Haubstadt, IN | 4,069 | 9.0 mi |
| 47612 | Cynthiana, IN | 861 | 9.7 mi |
| 47713 | Evansville, IN | 11,032 | 8.6 mi |
| 47714 | Evansville, IN | 34,107 | 9.7 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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