47711 ZIP Code — Evansville, IN
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
ZIP code 47711 is located in Evansville, Indiana, within Vanderburgh County. It covers approximately 16.50 square miles and serves a population of 31,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47711
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 $151,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $62,359. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
31,200
population
16.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47711 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47711
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47711. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Evansville | Acceptable |
| Evansville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47710 Evansville (2.4 mi)
47721 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47740 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47747 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47750 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47722 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47708 Evansville (4.4 mi)
47725 Evansville (4.7 mi)
47715 Evansville (4.8 mi)
47713 Evansville (5.5 mi)
47714 Evansville (6 mi)
47720 Evansville (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,200 |
| Population density | 1,891 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.0283 |
| Longitude | -87.5347 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| 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 | 44.9% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 31.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.2% | 16.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
31,200
Population
1,891
People per sq mi
42.4
Median age
$62,359
Median household income
$33,562
Per capita income
$151,100
Median home value
$933
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
11,241
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,030
Under 5
1,024
702
5–9
699
889
10–14
885
848
15–19
844
832
20–24
828
2,086
25–34
2,075
1,942
35–44
1,932
1,970
45–54
1,960
1,195
55–59
1,190
1,147
60–64
1,142
1,692
65–74
1,684
927
75–84
922
378
85+
377
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,507 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 24,693 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,980 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
Black or African American
7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,011 | 85.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,218 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 1,558 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 477 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 242 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 153 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 31.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.2% | 16.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $62,359 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
22.2%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
20.6%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,100 |
| Median rent / month | $933 |
| Owner occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter occupied | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 84.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.3% |
| Electricity | 28.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,233 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,095 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,475 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,316 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,730 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,028 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 23.4% |
| Married | 51.5% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
36.9%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 314 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 258 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,709 | 47.5% |
| High school | 1,492 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 932 | 16.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Retail trade
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Professional & management
7.4%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 4.8% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,034 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 43.4% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,146 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 198 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 108 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 78 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,742 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 30,524 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 22,785 | 73.0% |
| Foreign born | 218 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 458 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 262 | 57.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,941 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 2,939 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 1,673 | 5.4% |
| English | 254 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 119 | 0.4% |
| German | 59 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47711
What city is ZIP code 47711 in?
ZIP code 47711 is primarily assigned to Evansville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47711 in?
ZIP code 47711 falls within Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47711?
The median home value in ZIP code 47711 is $151,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 47711?
ZIP code 47711 has an estimated population of 31,200 residents, with a density of 1,891 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47711?
The median household income in ZIP code 47711 is $62,359, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47711 in?
ZIP code 47711 observes the CST timezone.