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Gibson County
Hazleton, IN
47640
47640 ZIP Code — Hazleton, IN
Gibson County, Indiana
ZIP code 47640 is located in
Hazleton ,
Indiana ,
within Gibson County .
It covers approximately 38.36 square miles and serves a population of
983 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 812/930 .
About ZIP code 47640
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,708. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 47640 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
983
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
38.36 sq mi
Water area
0.90 sq mi
Latitude
38.4629
Longitude
-87.4874
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
812/930
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.2%
44.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
32.9%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
19.4%
20.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$56,708
Median household income
$106,000
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 121 12.3% 18 and over 862 87.7% 65 and over 341 34.7% Median age 55.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
Group Count % White 919 93.5% Two or more races 55 5.6% Black or African American 9 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.2%
44.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
32.9%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
19.4%
20.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.6% $10k–$15k 2.0% $15k–$25k 2.0% $25k–$35k 5.4% $35k–$50k 19.4% $50k–$75k 26.2% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 19.6% $150k–$200k 4.9% Median income $56,708
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $106,000 Median rent / month $714 Owner occupied 93.4% Renter occupied 6.6% Vacant 7.5% Single-family detached 80.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.3% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 12.2% 1990–1999 16.3% 1980–1989 4.8% 1970–1979 12.9% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 18.8% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 14.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 8.4% 2 bedrooms 52.8% 3 bedrooms 32.7% 4 bedrooms 5.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 25.5% 2 vehicles 14.2% 3 or more 56.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.4% Electricity 9.6% Propane / LP gas 72.5% Wood 13.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 219 53.7% Cohabiting couple 18 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 96 23.5% Female householder, no spouse 75 18.4% Households with children under 18 55 13.5% Households with seniors (65+) 193 47.3% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 5.3% Married 52.0% 70.3% Separated 0.4% 0.8% Widowed 6.7% 7.0% Divorced 14.9% 16.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 15.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 7.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 65 52.8% High school 34 27.6% College / grad school 15 12.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.7%
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Public administration
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Professional & management
3.4%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.8% Service 7.8% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 27.2% Production & transportation 20.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.9% Government 15.8% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 97.0% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 0.7% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
12.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.5% Retirement income 23.3% Supplemental Security 1.0% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 8.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.7% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 26.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 12.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 71 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 25.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.6% 65 and over 51.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.6% Public insurance 46.3% No insurance 2.0% Uninsured under 19 0.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 966 98.3% 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) 983 100.0% Born in same state 972 98.9% Born in different state 702 71.4% Foreign born 11 1.1% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 130 13.2% Arab 111 11.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 66 6.7% English 5 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47640
What city is ZIP code 47640 in?
ZIP code 47640 is primarily assigned to Hazleton, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47640 in?
ZIP code 47640 falls within Gibson County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47640 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 47640 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 47640 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 47640 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47640 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 47640 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47640?
The median home value in ZIP code 47640 is $106,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47640 in?
ZIP code 47640 observes the CST timezone.
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