47648 ZIP Code — Fort Branch, IN
Gibson County, Indiana
ZIP code 47648 is located in Fort Branch, Indiana, within Gibson County. It covers approximately 48.08 square miles and serves a population of 4,396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47648
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,047.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,396
population
48.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47648 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47648
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Branch | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47639 Haubstadt (5.7 mi)
47670 Princeton (6.8 mi)
47649 Francisco (9.2 mi)
47612 Cynthiana (9.4 mi)
47613 Elberfeld (10 mi)
47725 Evansville (11.1 mi)
47665 Owensville (12.8 mi)
47633 Poseyville (13.1 mi)
47720 Evansville (13.4 mi)
47666 Patoka (13.8 mi)
47640 Hazleton (15.3 mi)
47710 Evansville (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,396 |
| Population density | 91 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2525 |
| Longitude | -87.5767 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 812 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 32.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 20.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.2% | 2.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
4,396
Population
91
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$68,047
Median household income
$33,629
Per capita income
$173,500
Median home value
$770
Median monthly rent
79.8%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,778
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
174
Under 5
168
116
5–9
111
111
10–14
107
168
15–19
161
166
20–24
159
330
25–34
318
245
35–44
235
221
45–54
212
229
55–59
220
136
60–64
130
242
65–74
233
72
75–84
69
32
85+
31
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,044 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 3,352 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 679 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Two or more races
4.8%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,935 | 82.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 351 | 7.4% |
| Two or more races | 228 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 187 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 32.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 20.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.2% | 2.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
9.6%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
24.1%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $68,047 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
33.8%
$200k–$300k
24.6%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,500 |
| Median rent / month | $770 |
| Owner occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter occupied | 20.2% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
| Single-family detached | 75.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.3% |
| Electricity | 39.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 856 | 43.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 227 | 11.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 407 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 468 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 604 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 435 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 25.2% |
| Married | 46.4% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 21.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
39.0%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 93 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 350 | 34.7% |
| High school | 287 | 28.4% |
| College / grad school | 229 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
32.4%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Retail trade
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Construction
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Professional & management
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Other services
2.7%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Public administration
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.9% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 30.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.1% |
| Government | 5.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 14.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
37.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 178 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.3% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,054 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 20 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,382 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 4,365 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 3,346 | 76.1% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 85.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 707 | 16.1% |
| French | 392 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 256 | 5.8% |
| English | 33 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 12 | 0.3% |
| German | 8 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.5% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47648
What city is ZIP code 47648 in?
ZIP code 47648 is primarily assigned to Fort Branch, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47648 in?
ZIP code 47648 falls within Gibson County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47648?
The median home value in ZIP code 47648 is $173,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 47648?
ZIP code 47648 has an estimated population of 4,396 residents, with a density of 91 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47648?
The median household income in ZIP code 47648 is $68,047, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47648 in?
ZIP code 47648 observes the CST timezone.