47708 ZIP Code — Evansville, IN

Vanderburgh County, Indiana

ZIP code 47708 is located in Evansville, Indiana, within Vanderburgh County. It covers approximately 0.64 square miles and serves a population of 681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812/930.

About ZIP code 47708

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,500. Renters make up the majority at 77%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($49,904) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47708 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a high rate of remote workers.

681

population

0.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47708 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47708

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47750 Evansville (1 mi) 47721 Evansville (1 mi) 47747 Evansville (1 mi) 47740 Evansville (1 mi) 47713 Evansville (1.7 mi) 47722 Evansville (2.3 mi) 47714 Evansville (3.6 mi) 47710 Evansville (4 mi) 47711 Evansville (4.4 mi) 47715 Evansville (4.9 mi) 47712 Evansville (5.1 mi) 47720 Evansville (7.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	681
Population density	1,064 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	0.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.9728
Longitude	-87.5746
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	48.7%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	12.0%	31.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	24.4%	3.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

681

Population

1,064

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$49,904

Median household income

$59,792

Per capita income

$235,500

Median home value

$1,064

Median monthly rent

23.2%

Home ownership

30.6%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

219

Housing units

43.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	2.1%
18 and over	667	97.9%
65 and over	86	12.6%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Asian 7.3%

Black or African American 2.5%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	611	89.7%
Asian	50	7.3%
Black or African American	17	2.5%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	12.0%	31.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	24.4%	3.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 15.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 6.0%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	6.0%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$49,904

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 66.3%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,500
Median rent / month	$1,064
Owner occupied	23.2%
Renter occupied	76.8%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	3.8%
Large apartment buildings	49.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	52.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	53.1%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	12.0%
4 bedrooms	0.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	48.6%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	8.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.3%
Electricity	52.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	17.9%
Cohabiting couple	41	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	156	39.3%
Female householder, no spouse	129	32.5%
Households with children under 18	17	4.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	9.1%
Average household size	1.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.2%	45.9%
Married	23.9%	30.1%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	5.8%
Divorced	26.0%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.9%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	43.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	14	8.7%
College / grad school	147	91.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Professional & management 18.9%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Construction 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.2%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.9%
Government	1.5%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.0%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	5.6%
Walk	23.0%
Work from home	20.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 30.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 31.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.6%
Retirement income	10.3%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	21.0%
No insurance	23.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	681	100.0%
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)	633	93.0%
Born in same state	633	93.0%
Born in different state	352	51.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	48	7.0%
Not a US citizen	16	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	86	12.6%
Italian	46	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	2.3%
Dutch	7	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47708

What city is ZIP code 47708 in?

ZIP code 47708 is primarily assigned to Evansville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47708 in?

ZIP code 47708 falls within Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47708 mostly rentals?

77% of occupied units in ZIP code 47708 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47708?

31% of residents in ZIP code 47708 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 47708?

ZIP code 47708 has an estimated population of 681 residents, with a density of 1,069 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47708?

The median household income in ZIP code 47708 is $49,904, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47708 in?

ZIP code 47708 observes the CST timezone.