47712 ZIP Code — Evansville, IN
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
ZIP code 47712 is located in Evansville, Indiana, within Vanderburgh County. It covers approximately 62.69 square miles and serves a population of 25,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47712
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 $160,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $59,121. 32% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,051
population
62.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47712 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47712
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Evansville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47708 Evansville (5.1 mi)
47713 Evansville (5.5 mi)
47750 Evansville (6.1 mi)
47747 Evansville (6.1 mi)
47721 Evansville (6.1 mi)
47740 Evansville (6.1 mi)
47722 Evansville (7.3 mi)
47710 Evansville (7.4 mi)
47714 Evansville (7.7 mi)
47720 Evansville (8.4 mi)
47711 Evansville (9 mi)
47715 Evansville (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,051 |
| Population density | 400 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 62.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.9442 |
| Longitude | -87.6611 |
| 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 | 44.5% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 31.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 16.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
25,051
Population
400
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$59,121
Median household income
$29,836
Per capita income
$160,300
Median home value
$910
Median monthly rent
65.1%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
7,191
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
497
Under 5
544
662
5–9
726
816
10–14
894
1,441
15–19
1,578
1,531
20–24
1,676
1,249
25–34
1,367
1,258
35–44
1,377
1,277
45–54
1,399
701
55–59
768
670
60–64
734
1,201
65–74
1,316
451
75–84
493
203
85+
222
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,100 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 19,951 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,886 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
1.5%
Other race
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,125 | 89.9% |
| Two or more races | 747 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 659 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 477 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 302 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 31.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 16.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $59,121 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
16.9%
$200k–$300k
22.7%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,300 |
| Median rent / month | $910 |
| Owner occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter occupied | 34.9% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 73.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.0% |
| Electricity | 37.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,365 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 697 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,016 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,568 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,526 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,889 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| Married | 47.0% | 41.0% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 404 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 304 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,475 | 28.8% |
| High school | 1,175 | 13.7% |
| College / grad school | 4,249 | 49.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Retail trade
14.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Construction
8.9%
Professional & management
7.6%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
3.3%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Public administration
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 7.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.2% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,382 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.2% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,010 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 148 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 67 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,546 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 24,467 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 19,756 | 78.9% |
| Foreign born | 79 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 505 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 351 | 69.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,641 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 2,591 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 1,096 | 4.4% |
| English | 199 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 150 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 118 | 0.5% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47712
What city is ZIP code 47712 in?
ZIP code 47712 is primarily assigned to Evansville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47712 in?
ZIP code 47712 falls within Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47712?
The median home value in ZIP code 47712 is $160,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 47712?
ZIP code 47712 has an estimated population of 25,051 residents, with a density of 400 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47712?
The median household income in ZIP code 47712 is $59,121, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47712 in?
ZIP code 47712 observes the CST timezone.