47542 ZIP Code — Huntingburg, IN
Dubois County, Indiana
ZIP code 47542 is located in Huntingburg, Indiana, within Dubois County. It covers approximately 79.33 square miles and serves a population of 9,761 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812/930.
About ZIP code 47542
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,361.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% 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.
9,761
population
79.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47542 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47542
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Huntingburg | Acceptable |
| Huntingburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47541 Holland (6 mi)
47549 Jasper (7 mi)
47575 Saint Anthony (7.5 mi)
47532 Ferdinand (8.4 mi)
47523 Dale (8.8 mi)
47546 Jasper (9.2 mi)
47590 Velpen (9.5 mi)
47585 Stendal (10.6 mi)
47552 Lincoln City (11.3 mi)
47579 Santa Claus (11.6 mi)
47577 Saint Meinrad (12.3 mi)
47521 Celestine (13.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,761 |
| Population density | 123 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 79.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2912 |
| Longitude | -86.9522 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 812/930 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 38.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 36.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
9,761
Population
123
People per sq mi
37.3
Median age
$67,361
Median household income
$32,120
Per capita income
$153,700
Median home value
$749
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
3,153
Housing units
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
313
Under 5
323
359
5–9
370
376
10–14
389
344
15–19
356
427
20–24
442
484
25–34
500
511
35–44
527
499
45–54
515
463
55–59
479
369
60–64
381
351
65–74
363
188
75–84
195
117
85+
120
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,577 | 26.4% |
| 18 and over | 7,184 | 73.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,334 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.9%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Two or more races
10.7%
Black or African American
4.7%
Other race
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,712 | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,276 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,183 | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 522 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 307 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 38.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 36.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
1.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.3% |
| Median income | $67,361 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,700 |
| Median rent / month | $749 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.1% |
| Electricity | 35.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.1% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,772 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 240 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 803 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,130 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,136 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 899 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.2% | 32.5% |
| Married | 52.6% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 17.0% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
42.6%
Some college, no degree
12.5%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 169 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,268 | 51.9% |
| High school | 561 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 385 | 15.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
35.6%
Retail trade
16.0%
Education & healthcare
13.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Construction
6.1%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Other services
3.3%
Professional & management
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.1% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 33.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.1% |
| Government | 6.3% |
| Self-employed | 1.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.9% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 3.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
29.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 19.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 371 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 25.8% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,125 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 991 | 10.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 982 | 10.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,760 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 8,743 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,359 | 75.4% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,001 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 390 | 39.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,255 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 830 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 636 | 6.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 17 | 0.2% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47542
What city is ZIP code 47542 in?
ZIP code 47542 is primarily assigned to Huntingburg, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47542 in?
ZIP code 47542 falls within Dubois County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47542?
The median home value in ZIP code 47542 is $153,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 47542?
ZIP code 47542 has an estimated population of 9,761 residents, with a density of 123 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47542?
The median household income in ZIP code 47542 is $67,361, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47542 in?
ZIP code 47542 observes the EST timezone.