47523 ZIP Code — Dale, IN
Spencer County, Indiana
ZIP code 47523 is located in Dale, Indiana, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 66.62 square miles and serves a population of 3,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47523
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,661.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,301
population
66.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47523 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47523
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dale | Acceptable |
| Dale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47552 Lincoln City (3.6 mi)
47537 Gentryville (5 mi)
47541 Holland (5.2 mi)
47579 Santa Claus (5.6 mi)
47637 Tennyson (7.3 mi)
47542 Huntingburg (8.8 mi)
47585 Stendal (9.3 mi)
47532 Ferdinand (9.5 mi)
47550 Lamar (9.9 mi)
47611 Chrisney (10.7 mi)
47577 Saint Meinrad (11.2 mi)
47590 Velpen (13.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,301 |
| Population density | 50 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 66.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.1755 |
| Longitude | -87.0213 |
| 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 | 38.6% | 44.0% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.0% | 33.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.9% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
3,301
Population
50
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$67,661
Median household income
$27,864
Per capita income
$117,200
Median home value
$765
Median monthly rent
77.2%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,157
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
152
Under 5
148
120
5–9
117
78
10–14
75
141
15–19
137
71
20–24
69
224
25–34
218
236
35–44
229
224
45–54
218
66
55–59
64
82
60–64
80
142
65–74
137
115
75–84
111
24
85+
23
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 764 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 2,537 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 552 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,136 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 44.0% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.0% | 33.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.9% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
26.5%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
31.1%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 31.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $67,661 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
38.7%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,200 |
| Median rent / month | $765 |
| Owner occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 36.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.5% |
| Electricity | 31.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.3% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 697 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 157 | 13.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 186 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 164 | 13.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 405 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 329 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 28.1% |
| Married | 54.2% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 103 | 11.8% |
| Kindergarten | 62 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 303 | 34.7% |
| High school | 109 | 12.5% |
| College / grad school | 297 | 34.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
35.2%
Agriculture & mining
16.2%
Education & healthcare
15.3%
Retail trade
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Professional & management
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Other services
2.4%
Construction
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Public administration
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 11.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 30.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 6.1% |
| Self-employed | 13.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.0% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
17.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 195 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 23.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,001 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 112 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 112 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,142 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 3,103 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,554 | 77.4% |
| Foreign born | 39 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 159 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 50 | 31.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 579 | 17.5% |
| French | 373 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 198 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 29 | 0.9% |
| English | 13 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47523
What city is ZIP code 47523 in?
ZIP code 47523 is primarily assigned to Dale, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47523 in?
ZIP code 47523 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47523?
The median home value in ZIP code 47523 is $117,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47523?
ZIP code 47523 has an estimated population of 3,301 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47523?
The median household income in ZIP code 47523 is $67,661, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47523 in?
ZIP code 47523 observes the CST timezone.