47527 ZIP Code — Dubois, IN
Dubois County, Indiana
ZIP code 47527 is located in Dubois, Indiana, within Dubois County. It covers approximately 55.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812/930.
About ZIP code 47527
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,723.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,330
population
55.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47527 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47527
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dubois | Acceptable |
| Dubois | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47521 Celestine (4.7 mi)
47432 French Lick (7.1 mi)
47546 Jasper (8.9 mi)
47575 Saint Anthony (9.3 mi)
47549 Jasper (9.3 mi)
47513 Birdseye (12.4 mi)
47116 Eckerty (12.8 mi)
47581 Shoals (14.7 mi)
47542 Huntingburg (14.8 mi)
47469 West Baden Springs (15.1 mi)
47564 Otwell (16.2 mi)
47553 Loogootee (16.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,330 |
| Population density | 42 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.4592 |
| Longitude | -86.7828 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 812/930 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.9% | 38.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 64.6% | 36.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
2,330
Population
42
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$85,723
Median household income
$36,747
Per capita income
$210,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.0%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
746
Housing units
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
71
Under 5
55
110
5–9
86
48
10–14
38
151
15–19
119
69
20–24
55
75
25–34
58
265
35–44
207
230
45–54
180
52
55–59
41
77
60–64
60
99
65–74
78
54
75–84
43
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 644 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,686 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 283 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.8%
Black or African American
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
2.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,215 | 92.8% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 56 | 2.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.9% | 38.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 64.6% | 36.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
1.5%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
3.5%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
42.3%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 42.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $85,723 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
24.5%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
41.8%
$300k–$500k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
| Single-family detached | 81.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% |
| 3 or more | 65.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.9% |
| Electricity | 27.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.0% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 549 | 67.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 67 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 116 | 14.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 88 | 10.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 383 | 46.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 167 | 20.4% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.2% | 22.2% |
| Married | 57.3% | 62.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 12.8% |
| Elementary school | 202 | 32.2% |
| High school | 270 | 43.1% |
| College / grad school | 75 | 12.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
33.8%
Transportation & utilities
13.9%
Education & healthcare
13.2%
Construction
6.6%
Wholesale trade
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
6.2%
Professional & management
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Retail trade
4.3%
Public administration
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 7.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.5% |
| Production & transportation | 20.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.4% |
| Government | 6.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.3% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 3.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 1.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.1% |
| 65 and over | 23.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.8% |
| Public insurance | 20.0% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,204 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 56 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 56 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,245 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,245 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 2,060 | 88.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 85 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 301 | 12.9% |
| French | 285 | 12.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 257 | 11% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47527
What city is ZIP code 47527 in?
ZIP code 47527 is primarily assigned to Dubois, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47527 in?
ZIP code 47527 falls within Dubois County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47527 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 47527?
ZIP code 47527 has an estimated population of 2,330 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47527?
The median home value in ZIP code 47527 is $210,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47527?
The median household income in ZIP code 47527 is $85,723, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47527 in?
ZIP code 47527 observes the EST timezone.