47552 ZIP Code — Lincoln City, IN

Spencer County, Indiana

ZIP code 47552 is located in Lincoln City, Indiana, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 6.41 square miles and serves a population of 231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47552

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,100.

Median household income is $124,063. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47552 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

231

population

6.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln City	Acceptable
Lincoln City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47579 Santa Claus (2.6 mi) 47523 Dale (3.6 mi) 47537 Gentryville (4.5 mi) 47550 Lamar (6.4 mi) 47611 Chrisney (7.1 mi) 47637 Tennyson (8.3 mi) 47541 Holland (8.7 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (9 mi) 47577 Saint Meinrad (9.4 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (11.3 mi) 47615 Grandview (11.7 mi) 47585 Stendal (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	231
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	6.41 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	38.1303
Longitude	-86.9892
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	0.0%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	50.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

231

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$124,063

Median household income

$44,904

Per capita income

$141,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	231	100.0%
65 and over	40	17.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	231	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	50.0%	2.6%	4.5%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	24.2%
$100k–$150k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	24.2%
Median income	$124,063

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	24.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	24.2%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	75.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	24.2%
3 or more	75.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	75.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	24.2%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	42.4%
Average household size	3.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	43.6%
Married	52.1%	41.8%
Separated	25.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 9.1%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	34	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.0%

Manufacturing 21.2%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Construction 15.3%

Public administration 7.9%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.8%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.1%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	17.3%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	231	100.0%
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)	231	100.0%
Born in same state	231	100.0%
Born in different state	142	61.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	24.2%
Italian	50	21.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	10.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.6%
Internet access	75.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47552

What city is ZIP code 47552 in?

ZIP code 47552 is primarily assigned to Lincoln City, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47552 in?

ZIP code 47552 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47552 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 47552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47552?

The median household income in ZIP code 47552 is $124,063, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47552?

The median home value in ZIP code 47552 is $141,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 47552?

ZIP code 47552 has an estimated population of 231 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47552 in?

ZIP code 47552 observes the CST timezone.