47513 ZIP Code — Birdseye, IN

Dubois County, Indiana

ZIP code 47513 is located in Birdseye, Indiana, within Dubois County. It covers approximately 68.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47513

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,985. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47513 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,822

population

68.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47513 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47513

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47513. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birdseye	Acceptable
Birdseye	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47116 Eckerty (5.6 mi) 47575 Saint Anthony (7 mi) 47521 Celestine (7.7 mi) 47515 Bristow (8 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (10 mi) 47577 Saint Meinrad (11.6 mi) 47118 English (12.3 mi) 47527 Dubois (12.4 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (13.4 mi) 47432 French Lick (13.9 mi) 47549 Jasper (14.1 mi) 47546 Jasper (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,822
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	68.85 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	38.2901
Longitude	-86.7051
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	38.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	36.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	22.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,822

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$61,985

Median household income

$29,093

Per capita income

$98,100

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

945

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

141

35–44

113

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	541	29.7%
18 and over	1,281	70.3%
65 and over	328	18.0%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 3.9%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,711	90.2%
Hispanic or Latino	74	3.9%
Other race	74	3.9%
Two or more races	37	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	38.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	36.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	22.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$61,985

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 39.7%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,100
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.7%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	45	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	226	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	107	14.7%
Households with children under 18	208	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	36.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	19.5%
Married	49.7%	57.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.5%
Widowed	8.6%	12.7%
Divorced	20.9%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	4.1%
Kindergarten	38	7.8%
Elementary school	308	63.1%
High school	63	12.9%
College / grad school	59	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Construction 16.6%

Retail trade 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Professional & management 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.2%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	35.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.2%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,689	92.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,820	99.9%
Born in same state	1,820	99.9%
Born in different state	1,482	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	231	12.7%
Italian	189	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	129	7.1%
Irish	15	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	83.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47513

What city is ZIP code 47513 in?

ZIP code 47513 is primarily assigned to Birdseye, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47513 in?

ZIP code 47513 falls within Dubois County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47513 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 47513 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47513?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47513 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47513 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47513 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 47513 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47513 in?

ZIP code 47513 observes the EST timezone.