47553 ZIP Code — Loogootee, IN

Martin County, Indiana

ZIP code 47553 is located in Loogootee, Indiana, within Martin County. It covers approximately 138.59 square miles and serves a population of 8,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47553

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 $171,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,533. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,734

population

138.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loogootee	Acceptable
Loogootee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47558 Montgomery (6.7 mi) 47581 Shoals (7.6 mi) 47562 Odon (10.1 mi) 47522 Crane (12.8 mi) 47529 Elnora (13 mi) 47501 Washington (14.3 mi) 47564 Otwell (15.8 mi) 47470 Williams (16.1 mi) 47568 Plainville (16.5 mi) 47527 Dubois (16.6 mi) 47546 Jasper (17.2 mi) 47469 West Baden Springs (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,734
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	138.59 sq mi
Water area	2.36 sq mi
Latitude	38.6721
Longitude	-86.9270
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	42.2%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	37.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

8,734

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$70,533

Median household income

$30,970

Per capita income

$171,800

Median home value

$614

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,816

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

279

Under 5

250

361

5–9

325

381

10–14

342

15–19

308

281

20–24

252

543

25–34

488

517

35–44

465

545

45–54

489

273

55–59

246

301

60–64

271

415

65–74

372

283

75–84

254

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,362	27.0%
18 and over	6,372	73.0%
65 and over	1,475	16.9%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,445	94.8%
Two or more races	208	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	173	1.9%
Other race	49	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.2%
Black or African American	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	43.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	37.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$70,533

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,800
Median rent / month	$614
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.9%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	10.6%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,838	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	195	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	633	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	475	15.1%
Households with children under 18	1,035	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	973	31.0%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	26.8%
Married	55.0%	56.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	6.1%
Divorced	15.1%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	141	6.7%
Kindergarten	67	3.2%
Elementary school	1,180	55.8%
High school	447	21.1%
College / grad school	280	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Public administration 11.1%

Construction 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	623	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	28.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,205	93.9%
Spanish	146	1.8%
Other Indo-European	25	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	121	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,709	99.7%
Born in same state	8,678	99.4%
Born in different state	7,690	88.0%
Foreign born	31	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,081	12.4%
Italian	794	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	489	5.6%
English	49	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47553

What city is ZIP code 47553 in?

ZIP code 47553 is primarily assigned to Loogootee, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47553 in?

ZIP code 47553 falls within Martin County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47553 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 47553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47553 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 47553 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47553?

The median home value in ZIP code 47553 is $171,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 47553?

ZIP code 47553 has an estimated population of 8,734 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47553 in?

ZIP code 47553 observes the EST timezone.