47516 ZIP Code — Bruceville, IN

Knox County, Indiana

ZIP code 47516 is located in Bruceville, Indiana, within Knox County. It covers approximately 29.06 square miles and serves a population of 986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47516

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,737. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 47516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

986

population

29.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bruceville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47561 Oaktown (4.3 mi) 47512 Bicknell (4.7 mi) 47597 Wheatland (9.8 mi) 47591 Vincennes (10.3 mi) 47568 Plainville (11.8 mi) 62439 Lawrenceville (11.8 mi) 47838 Carlisle (13.5 mi) 47557 Monroe City (14 mi) 47578 Sandborn (14 mi) 62427 Flat Rock (15 mi) 47501 Washington (15.8 mi) 47529 Elnora (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	986
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	29.06 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.7713
Longitude	-87.4107
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	23.3%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

986

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$69,737

Median household income

$41,041

Per capita income

$164,500

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

441

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	209	21.2%
18 and over	777	78.8%
65 and over	171	17.3%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	963	96.6%
Two or more races	23	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$69,737

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,500
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	33.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Wood	6.7%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	107	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	82	18.9%
Households with children under 18	136	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	28.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	23.2%
Married	56.2%	58.5%
Separated	1.1%	0.8%
Widowed	2.3%	10.5%
Divorced	13.1%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	8.9%
Elementary school	101	49.8%
High school	70	34.5%
College / grad school	14	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 5.4%

Construction 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	949	96.2%
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)	982	99.6%
Born in same state	982	99.6%
Born in different state	882	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	12.2%
French	99	10%
Italian	68	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.8%
Irish	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47516

What city is ZIP code 47516 in?

ZIP code 47516 is primarily assigned to Bruceville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47516 in?

ZIP code 47516 falls within Knox County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47516 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47516?

The median home value in ZIP code 47516 is $164,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 47516?

ZIP code 47516 has an estimated population of 986 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47516?

The median household income in ZIP code 47516 is $69,737, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47516 in?

ZIP code 47516 observes the EST timezone.