47528 ZIP Code — Edwardsport, IN

Knox County, Indiana

ZIP code 47528 is located in Edwardsport, Indiana, within Knox County. It covers approximately 19.74 square miles and serves a population of 463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47528

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 $62,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $51,875. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47528 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

463

population

19.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47528 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47528

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47528. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edwardsport	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	463
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	19.74 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	38.8273
Longitude	-87.2277
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	56.1%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

463

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$51,875

Median household income

$23,070

Per capita income

$62,500

Median home value

$488

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

19.7%

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	95	20.5%
18 and over	368	79.5%
65 and over	109	23.5%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	461	99.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	26.0%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
Median income	$51,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,500
Median rent / month	$488
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	54.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.0%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	21	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	52	26.5%
Households with children under 18	63	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	42.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	20.3%
Married	59.2%	51.9%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%
Widowed	2.7%	9.0%
Divorced	19.6%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.8%
Kindergarten	4	5.6%
Elementary school	31	43.1%
High school	29	40.3%
College / grad school	6	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 19.7%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Construction 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Information 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	434	93.7%
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)	463	100.0%
Born in same state	463	100.0%
Born in different state	409	88.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	82	17.7%
Italian	53	11.4%
German	28	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	3.5%
English	12	2.6%
Dutch	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	73.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47528

What city is ZIP code 47528 in?

ZIP code 47528 is primarily assigned to Edwardsport, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47528 in?

ZIP code 47528 falls within Knox County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47528 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 47528 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47528 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 47528 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47528?

The median home value in ZIP code 47528 is $62,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 47528?

ZIP code 47528 has an estimated population of 463 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47528 in?

ZIP code 47528 observes the EST timezone.