47147 ZIP Code — Nabb, IN

Clark County, Indiana

ZIP code 47147 is located in Nabb, Indiana, within Clark County. It covers approximately 32.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47147

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,840) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 47147 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,315

population

32.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nabb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47141 Marysville (4.4 mi) 47162 New Washington (4.9 mi) 47243 Hanover (5.7 mi) 47138 Lexington (6.3 mi) 47163 Otisco (7.3 mi) 40077 Westport (9.3 mi) 47111 Charlestown (10.3 mi) 40045 Milton (10.5 mi) 40026 Goshen (11.5 mi) 40006 Bedford (11.6 mi) 47126 Henryville (13.1 mi) 40055 Pendleton (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,315
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	32.50 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.5967
Longitude	-85.5455
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	62.0%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,315

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$49,840

Median household income

$35,526

Per capita income

$196,500

Median home value

$1,458

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

536

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

35–44

155

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

164

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	8.1%
18 and over	1,209	91.9%
65 and over	347	26.4%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,315	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 30.5%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	30.5%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	2.5%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	19.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$49,840

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,500
Median rent / month	$1,458
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	27.6%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	62.6%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	87	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	68	13.0%
Households with children under 18	73	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	49.0%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	4.8%
Married	49.3%	81.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	1.7%
Divorced	12.4%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 61.7%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	56.9%
High school	22	14.4%
College / grad school	44	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Professional & management 8.4%

Retail trade 7.7%

Other services 6.5%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Construction 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	44.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.8%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,296	98.6%
Spanish	11	0.8%
Other Indo-European	11	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,315	100.0%
Born in same state	1,315	100.0%
Born in different state	991	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	7.5%
Italian	63	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	3.4%
French	32	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47147

What city is ZIP code 47147 in?

ZIP code 47147 is primarily assigned to Nabb, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47147 in?

ZIP code 47147 falls within Clark County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47147 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 47147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47147?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47147 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 47147 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 47147 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47147 in?

ZIP code 47147 observes the EST timezone.