47715 ZIP Code — Evansville, IN
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
ZIP code 47715 is located in Evansville, Indiana, within Vanderburgh County. It covers approximately 21.99 square miles and serves a population of 28,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47715
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $58,265. 34% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,079
population
21.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47715 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47715
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Evansville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47722 Evansville (2.6 mi)
47714 Evansville (2.8 mi)
47740 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47721 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47747 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47750 Evansville (3.9 mi)
47713 Evansville (4.4 mi)
47711 Evansville (4.8 mi)
47708 Evansville (4.9 mi)
47710 Evansville (6.6 mi)
47630 Newburgh (7.5 mi)
42451 Reed (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,079 |
| Population density | 1,277 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 163 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.9708 |
| Longitude | -87.4848 |
| 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 | 51.8% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.1% | 16.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
28,079
Population
1,277
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$58,265
Median household income
$37,611
Per capita income
$182,300
Median home value
$971
Median monthly rent
50.9%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
7,828
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
796
Under 5
915
714
5–9
821
922
10–14
1,060
587
15–19
675
849
20–24
977
1,897
25–34
2,184
1,757
35–44
2,021
1,291
45–54
1,486
754
55–59
867
882
60–64
1,015
1,534
65–74
1,766
724
75–84
833
350
85+
402
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,947 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 22,132 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,609 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.7%
Black or African American
13.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,040 | 76.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,788 | 13.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,050 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 652 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 590 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 385 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 125 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.8% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.1% | 16.3% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
23.0%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $58,265 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
28.5%
$200k–$300k
27.2%
$300k–$500k
12.6%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,300 |
| Median rent / month | $971 |
| Owner occupied | 50.9% |
| Renter occupied | 49.1% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 48.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 14.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.4% |
| Electricity | 57.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,746 | 35.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,209 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,636 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,946 | 36.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,214 | 23.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,286 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 30.5% |
| Married | 48.4% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 16.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 329 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 211 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,636 | 46.4% |
| High school | 1,238 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,263 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Retail trade
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
9.3%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
3.4%
Construction
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.5% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 26.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.4%
Under 18 years
26.5%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
34.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,547 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,368 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 603 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 200 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 224 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,559 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 26,407 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,874 | 63.7% |
| Foreign born | 152 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,520 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 434 | 28.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,427 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 2,718 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 2,094 | 7.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 211 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 136 | 0.5% |
| German | 40 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.2% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47715
What city is ZIP code 47715 in?
ZIP code 47715 is primarily assigned to Evansville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47715 in?
ZIP code 47715 falls within Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47715?
The median home value in ZIP code 47715 is $182,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 47715?
ZIP code 47715 has an estimated population of 28,079 residents, with a density of 1,277 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47715?
The median household income in ZIP code 47715 is $58,265, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47715 in?
ZIP code 47715 observes the CST timezone.