47833 ZIP Code — Bowling Green, IN

Clay County, Indiana

ZIP code 47833 is located in Bowling Green, Indiana, within Clay County. It covers approximately 39.80 square miles and serves a population of 964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47833

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 $166,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,559. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 47833 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

964

population

39.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowling Green	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47868 Poland (4.4 mi) 47840 Centerpoint (5.5 mi) 47427 Coal City (8.1 mi) 47460 Spencer (10 mi) 47841 Clay City (11.3 mi) 47846 Cory (11.5 mi) 46171 Reelsville (12.1 mi) 47431 Freedom (12.3 mi) 47456 Quincy (13.5 mi) 47834 Brazil (15.1 mi) 46120 Cloverdale (15.2 mi) 47858 Lewis (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	964
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	39.80 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.3637
Longitude	-86.9690
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	39.5%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

964

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$94,559

Median household income

$39,941

Per capita income

$166,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

332

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	149	15.5%
18 and over	815	84.5%
65 and over	228	23.7%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	957	99.3%
Two or more races	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	19.3%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$94,559

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	14.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	40.1%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	19.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	71.9%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	40	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	61	16.3%
Households with children under 18	70	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	44.4%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	15.3%
Married	76.5%	68.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	6.1%
Divorced	8.2%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	19.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	8.4%
High school	68	47.6%
College / grad school	35	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Transportation & utilities 16.7%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Finance & real estate 13.2%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Retail trade 4.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.1

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	867	89.9%
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)	953	98.9%
Born in same state	944	97.9%
Born in different state	701	72.7%
Foreign born	9	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	170	17.6%
French	107	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47833

What city is ZIP code 47833 in?

ZIP code 47833 is primarily assigned to Bowling Green, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47833 in?

ZIP code 47833 falls within Owen County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47833 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 47833 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47833 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 47833 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47833?

The median home value in ZIP code 47833 is $166,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 47833?

ZIP code 47833 has an estimated population of 964 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47833 in?

ZIP code 47833 observes the EST timezone.