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Spencer County
Gentryville, IN
47537
47537 ZIP Code — Gentryville, IN
Spencer County, Indiana
ZIP code 47537 is located in
Gentryville ,
Indiana ,
within Spencer County .
It covers approximately 20.33 square miles and serves a population of
639 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47537
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($47,440) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
639
Population density
31 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
147
Geography
Land area
20.33 sq mi
Water area
0.17 sq mi
Latitude
38.1143
Longitude
-87.0692
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.9%
44.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
33.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$47,440
Median household income
$201,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 94 14.7% 18 and over 545 85.3% 65 and over 287 44.9% Median age 63.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.9%
44.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
33.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.6%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 0.9% $15k–$25k 3.4% $25k–$35k 6.5% $35k–$50k 38.0% $50k–$75k 21.6% $75k–$100k 5.2% $100k–$150k 6.2% $150k–$200k 4.6% $200k+ 10.5% Median income $47,440
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $201,300 Median rent / month $664 Owner occupied 72.2% Renter occupied 27.8% Vacant 1.8% Single-family detached 65.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.8% 2000–2009 18.8% 1990–1999 35.5% 1980–1989 2.4% 1970–1979 11.2% 1960–1969 10.6% 1950–1959 9.1% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 2.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 14.5% 3 bedrooms 69.1% 4 bedrooms 15.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.3% 1 vehicle 23.8% 2 vehicles 54.3% 3 or more 21.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 37.3% Electricity 25.3% Propane / LP gas 37.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 146 45.1% Cohabiting couple 5 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 102 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 71 21.9% Households with children under 18 51 15.7% Households with seniors (65+) 185 57.1% Average household size 1.97
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.4% 8.1% Married 56.5% 58.0% Separated 25.7% 2.8% Widowed 0.7% 21.2% Divorced 7.6% 9.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.5%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.1% Bachelor's or higher 19.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 29 70.7% High school 11 26.8% College / grad school 1 2.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Finance & real estate
15.2%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Public administration
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.0% Service 15.2% Sales & office 27.0% Natural resources & construction 16.6% Production & transportation 22.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.5% Government 19.9% Self-employed 15.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.8% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 2.4% Avg commute (minutes) 25.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
16.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 61.7% Retirement income 48.5% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 1.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.4% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.5% Visited dentist 65.6% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 68 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 8.5% 18–64 years 16.7% 65 and over 28.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.4% Public insurance 62.0% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 8.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 600 93.9% 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) 639 100.0% Born in same state 639 100.0% Born in different state 461 72.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 200 31.3% French 137 21.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.7% Internet access 67.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47537
What city is ZIP code 47537 in?
ZIP code 47537 is primarily assigned to Gentryville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47537 in?
ZIP code 47537 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47537 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 47537 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 47537 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 47537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 47537 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 47537 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47537?
The median household income in ZIP code 47537 is $47,440, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47537 in?
ZIP code 47537 observes the CST timezone.
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