47515 ZIP Code — Bristow, IN

Perry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47515 is located in Bristow, Indiana, within Perry County. It covers approximately 51.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47515

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $195,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,083. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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 construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 47515 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,150

population

51.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47515 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47515

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47515. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bristow	Acceptable
Bristow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47577 Saint Meinrad (6.3 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (7.9 mi) 47513 Birdseye (8 mi) 47586 Tell City (10.2 mi) 47116 Eckerty (11.9 mi) 47575 Saint Anthony (12.4 mi) 47525 Derby (12.9 mi) 47588 Troy (13.1 mi) 47579 Santa Claus (13.2 mi) 47550 Lamar (13.7 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (15.5 mi) 47521 Celestine (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,150
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	51.47 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	38.1737
Longitude	-86.7081
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	53.9%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,150

Population

People per sq mi

24.4

Median age

$65,083

Median household income

$27,255

Per capita income

$195,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

388

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	26.7%
18 and over	843	73.3%
65 and over	149	13.0%
Median age	24.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,114	96.9%
Two or more races	30	2.6%
Asian	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 15.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	15.0%
Median income	$65,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 26.2%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	22.2%
3 or more	58.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Wood	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	187	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	20	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	56	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	84	24.2%
Households with children under 18	138	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	35.2%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.7%	18.1%
Married	35.3%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.1%
Divorced	10.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 53.2%

Some college, no degree 9.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	167	72.0%
High school	52	22.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.7%

Manufacturing 29.0%

Retail trade 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Education & healthcare 7.5%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.2%
Service	3.1%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	36.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.7%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	51.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	25.0%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	26.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,108	96.3%
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)	1,144	99.5%
Born in same state	1,144	99.5%
Born in different state	1,034	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	181	15.7%
Italian	66	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	1%
Arab	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47515

What city is ZIP code 47515 in?

ZIP code 47515 is primarily assigned to Bristow, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47515 in?

ZIP code 47515 falls within Perry County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47515 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 47515 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47515?

8% 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 47515 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47515 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 47515?

ZIP code 47515 has an estimated population of 1,150 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47515 in?

ZIP code 47515 observes the CST timezone.