47524 ZIP Code — Decker, IN

Knox County, Indiana

ZIP code 47524 is located in Decker, Indiana, within Knox County. It covers approximately 45.26 square miles and serves a population of 442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47524

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 $91,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,191) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

442

population

45.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Decker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47666 Patoka (3.3 mi) 47640 Hazleton (6.3 mi) 62410 Allendale (7.5 mi) 47670 Princeton (9.3 mi) 62460 Saint Francisville (11 mi) 47591 Vincennes (12.2 mi) 47649 Francisco (12.4 mi) 62863 Mount Carmel (14.9 mi) 47557 Monroe City (15.5 mi) 47648 Fort Branch (15.8 mi) 47567 Petersburg (15.9 mi) 47665 Owensville (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	442
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	45.26 sq mi
Water area	1.58 sq mi
Latitude	38.4810
Longitude	-87.6010
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	57.2%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

442

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$54,191

Median household income

$59,136

Per capita income

$91,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

208

Housing units

11.3%

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	78	17.6%
18 and over	364	82.4%
65 and over	106	24.0%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	427	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	3.1%
Other race	14	3.1%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 22.9%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	22.9%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$54,191

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.9%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	39.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	33.8%
Propane / LP gas	39.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	58	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	41	20.4%
Households with children under 18	38	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	42.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	5.4%
Married	43.0%	61.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	23.6%
Divorced	38.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 22.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	15.9%
Kindergarten	1	1.6%
Elementary school	38	60.3%
High school	6	9.5%
College / grad school	8	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Construction 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Professional & management 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 5.5%

Retail trade 5.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	26.2%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	5.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 81.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	409	92.5%
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)	428	96.8%
Born in same state	428	96.8%
Born in different state	373	84.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	3.2%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	18.1%
French	77	17.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	3.6%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47524

What city is ZIP code 47524 in?

ZIP code 47524 is primarily assigned to Decker, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47524 in?

ZIP code 47524 falls within Knox County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47524 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 47524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47524?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47524?

The median home value in ZIP code 47524 is $91,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 47524?

Health data for ZIP code 47524 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 47524 in?

ZIP code 47524 observes the EST timezone.