47116 ZIP Code — Eckerty, IN

Crawford County, Indiana

ZIP code 47116 is located in Eckerty, Indiana, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 25.20 square miles and serves a population of 416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47116

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,917. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. 57% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47116 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

416

population

25.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47116 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47116

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47116. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eckerty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47513 Birdseye (5.6 mi) 47118 English (7.2 mi) 47521 Celestine (8.5 mi) 47432 French Lick (11.1 mi) 47575 Saint Anthony (11.3 mi) 47515 Bristow (11.9 mi) 47527 Dubois (12.8 mi) 47140 Marengo (13.7 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (15.5 mi) 47145 Milltown (16.3 mi) 47454 Paoli (16.4 mi) 47137 Leavenworth (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	416
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	25.20 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	38.3293
Longitude	-86.6150
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	52.6%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

416

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$32,917

Median household income

$15,200

Per capita income

$93,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

40.8%

Poverty rate

32.1%

Unemployment

376

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	18.3%
18 and over	340	81.7%
65 and over	53	12.7%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.8%

Black or African American 12.3%

Two or more races 8.9%

Group	Count	%
White	328	78.8%
Black or African American	51	12.3%
Two or more races	37	8.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 16.1%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	16.1%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	31.1%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
Median income	$32,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.8%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	60.2%
Single-family detached	49.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	34.6%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	45.9%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	49.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Wood	19.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	34	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	36	22.4%
Households with children under 18	34	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	32.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	4.1%
Married	64.2%	67.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	24.7%
Divorced	8.0%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 55.6%

Some college, no degree 9.1%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	13.6%
Kindergarten	7	8.0%
Elementary school	39	44.3%
High school	18	20.5%
College / grad school	12	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.3%

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.4%
Service	36.1%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	46.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 40.8%

Under 18 years 82.6%

18 and over 32.4%

Married-couple families 29.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.5%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.6%
Public insurance	64.2%
No insurance	20.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	404	97.1%
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)	416	100.0%
Born in same state	416	100.0%
Born in different state	261	62.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	148	35.6%
Italian	80	19.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	19.2%
English	14	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47116

What city is ZIP code 47116 in?

ZIP code 47116 is primarily assigned to Eckerty, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47116 in?

ZIP code 47116 falls within Crawford County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47116?

41% of residents in ZIP code 47116 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47116 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 47116 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47116?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 47116 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 47116 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47116 in?

ZIP code 47116 observes the EST timezone.