47521 ZIP Code — Celestine, IN

Dubois County, Indiana

ZIP code 47521 is located in Celestine, Indiana, within Dubois County. It covers approximately 21.87 square miles and serves a population of 857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47521

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,200.

Median household income is $97,115. The poverty rate of 4% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

857
population
21.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47521 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47521

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City Status
Celestine Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47527 Dubois (4.7 mi) 47575 Saint Anthony (6.3 mi) 47513 Birdseye (7.7 mi) 47432 French Lick (7.9 mi) 47116 Eckerty (8.5 mi) 47549 Jasper (10 mi) 47546 Jasper (10.6 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (13.3 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (14.6 mi) 47118 English (15.2 mi) 47515 Bristow (15.5 mi) 47469 West Baden Springs (17.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 857
Population density 39 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 037
Geography
Land area 21.87 sq mi
Water area 3.08 sq mi
Latitude 38.3966
Longitude -86.7466
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 32.7% 38.3% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 18.8% 36.7% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 48.6% 22.2% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

857
Population
39
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$97,115
Median household income
$42,130
Per capita income
$221,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
362
Housing units
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
14
24
5–9
21
51
10–14
45
27
15–19
24
50
20–24
43
35
25–34
30
61
35–44
54
84
45–54
73
27
55–59
23
7
60–64
6
61
65–74
53
14
75–84
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817620.5%
18 and over68179.5%
65 and over14116.5%
Median age39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White857100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.7% 38.3% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 18.8% 36.7% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 48.6% 22.2% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 4.5%
Under $10k 5.0%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 2.1%
$50k–$75k 20.7%
$75k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 22.8%
$150k–$200k 14.8%
$200k+ 11.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k2.1%
$50k–$75k20.7%
$75k–$100k13.3%
$100k–$150k22.8%
$150k–$200k14.8%
$200k+11.2%
Median income$97,115

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%
$50k–$100k 5.0%
$150k–$200k 26.3%
$200k–$300k 35.8%
$300k–$500k 24.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$221,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant6.6%
Single-family detached85.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.1%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.54

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.7%
2000–200930.4%
1990–19999.7%
1980–198912.4%
1970–197922.1%
1960–196913.8%
1950–19591.9%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms13.3%
3 bedrooms72.1%
4 bedrooms13.8%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle23.1%
2 vehicles29.3%
3 or more47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.3%
Electricity25.7%
Propane / LP gas36.7%
Wood5.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23268.6%
Cohabiting couple267.7%
Male householder, no spouse6318.6%
Female householder, no spouse175.0%
Households with children under 187923.4%
Households with seniors (65+)8926.3%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.9%26.1%
Married68.1%68.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.1%0.0%
Divorced4.9%5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 12.8%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 29.6%
Bachelor's degree 24.4%
Graduate / professional 2.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.8%
Bachelor's or higher27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3112.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school12149.6%
High school5422.1%
College / grad school3815.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%
Retail trade 26.7%
Manufacturing 19.2%
Construction 6.8%
Wholesale trade 4.9%
Agriculture & mining 3.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.6%
Public administration 3.6%
Professional & management 3.0%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.1%
Service12.4%
Sales & office12.4%
Natural resources & construction19.8%
Production & transportation12.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.6%
Government12.8%
Self-employed13.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.4%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 3.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.8%
Married-couple families 7.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.3%
Retirement income16.9%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure31.5%
High cholesterol31.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease5.6%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis23.6%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression23.7%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist68.4%
Cholesterol screening88.6%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans446.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.1%
65 and over9.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance92.1%
Public insurance19.0%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only82696.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)857100.0%
Born in same state857100.0%
Born in different state75488.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian849.8%
French475.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab252.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.4%
Internet access83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47521

What city is ZIP code 47521 in?

ZIP code 47521 is primarily assigned to Celestine, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47521 in?

ZIP code 47521 falls within Dubois County, Indiana.

What is the population of ZIP code 47521?

ZIP code 47521 has an estimated population of 857 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47521?

The median household income in ZIP code 47521 is $97,115, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47521?

The median home value in ZIP code 47521 is $221,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 47521 in?

ZIP code 47521 observes the EST timezone.

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