47535 ZIP Code — Freelandville, IN

Knox County, Indiana

ZIP code 47535 is located in Freelandville, Indiana, within Knox County. It covers approximately 4.80 square miles and serves a population of 734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47535

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $56,250. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 47535 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

734

population

4.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freelandville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	734
Population density	153 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	4.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8732
Longitude	-87.3111
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	69.5%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

734

Population

153

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$23,219

Per capita income

$82,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

182

Housing units

21.1%

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	222	30.2%
18 and over	512	69.8%
65 and over	177	24.1%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

Hispanic or Latino 15%

Two or more races 15%

Group	Count	%
White	604	69.9%
Hispanic or Latino	130	15%
Two or more races	130	15%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 29.4%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	29.4%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	36.3%
1960–1969	20.6%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.1%
Electricity	27.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	90	34.4%
Households with children under 18	85	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	43.1%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.1%	23.9%
Married	56.7%	44.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.2%	22.6%
Divorced	16.0%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	25	10.8%
Elementary school	96	41.6%
High school	74	32.0%
College / grad school	36	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Retail trade 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Professional & management 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.3%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	32.6%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	34.7%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	696	94.8%
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)	734	100.0%
Born in same state	711	96.9%
Born in different state	609	83.0%
Foreign born	23	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	161	21.9%
Arab	92	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	89	12.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	72.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47535

What city is ZIP code 47535 in?

ZIP code 47535 is primarily assigned to Freelandville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47535 in?

ZIP code 47535 falls within Knox County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47535 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 47535 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 47535 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 47535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47535?

The median home value in ZIP code 47535 is $82,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 47535?

ZIP code 47535 has an estimated population of 734 residents, with a density of 153 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47535 in?

ZIP code 47535 observes the EST timezone.