PlainZIP

Riley, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47871

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

220
1,028/sq mi
$77,083
Median income
$108,800
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riley pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,028
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47871 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riley, Vigo County, Indiana, home to just 220 residents across 0.2 square miles, a density of 1,028 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47871 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,083 (5% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,964. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 16.9%. On housing, the median home value is $108,800 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $864 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Vigo County, letting you compare 47871 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 47871, Riley, 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

220

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

1,028

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47871?

40.4

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$77,083

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$26,964

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47871 ranks nationally

Riley, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,083 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

158

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$108,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$864

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 47871, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$101K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 47871 vs 47803 →

ZIP 47871 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 47871 ranks #0 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 47871 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 47871 ranks #3 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
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 5.2 mi
47846 Cory, IN 638 5.6 mi
47866 Pimento, IN 347 7.1 mi
47802 Terre Haute, IN 34,532 6.3 mi
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 7.8 mi
47809 Terre Haute, IN 2,687 8.1 mi
47858 Lewis, IN 698 9.4 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 8.9 mi
47881 Staunton, IN 465 8.8 mi
47850 Farmersburg, IN 2,456 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vigo County

47802 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 34,532
47803 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 21,102
47807 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 13,045
47805 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 12,852
47804 standard
Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 11,020
47885 standard
West Terre Haute, IN
Pop: 9,009

Related Areas

Vigo County Riley, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47871 in? ▼
ZIP code 47871 (Riley) is located in Vigo County, Indiana. Vigo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vigo-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47871? ▼
ZIP code 47871 in Riley, IN has a population of 220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47871 is $77,083, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47871 is $108,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47871 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47871? ▼
ZIP code 47871 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47871? ▼
In ZIP code 47871, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47871? ▼
In ZIP code 47871, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47871 is 21.4% 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.