47561 ZIP Code — Oaktown, IN

Knox County, Indiana

ZIP code 47561 is located in Oaktown, Indiana, within Knox County. It covers approximately 76.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47561

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $41,884. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,372

population

76.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oaktown	Acceptable
Oaktown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47516 Bruceville (4.3 mi) 47512 Bicknell (5.5 mi) 47838 Carlisle (9.2 mi) 47568 Plainville (12.4 mi) 47578 Sandborn (12.7 mi) 62439 Lawrenceville (12.8 mi) 62427 Flat Rock (13.3 mi) 47597 Wheatland (13.6 mi) 47591 Vincennes (14.1 mi) 62451 Palestine (15.1 mi) 47848 Dugger (16.7 mi) 47861 Merom (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,372
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	76.89 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	38.8336
Longitude	-87.4160
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	60.8%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,372

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$41,884

Median household income

$31,339

Per capita income

$88,800

Median home value

$634

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

536

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	203	14.8%
18 and over	1,169	85.2%
65 and over	263	19.2%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,347	98.2%
Two or more races	25	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$41,884

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,800
Median rent / month	$634
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	13.3%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	50.4%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.1%
Electricity	27.9%
Propane / LP gas	33.2%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	316	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	97	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	180	28.7%
Households with children under 18	97	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	28.1%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	21.3%
Married	60.9%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.2%	11.1%
Divorced	7.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.9%
Kindergarten	18	8.6%
Elementary school	131	62.7%
High school	38	18.2%
College / grad school	16	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Other services 7.9%

Construction 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,357	98.9%
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)	1,372	100.0%
Born in same state	1,372	100.0%
Born in different state	1,222	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	177	12.9%
Arab	124	9%
Italian	100	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	4	0.3%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47561

What city is ZIP code 47561 in?

ZIP code 47561 is primarily assigned to Oaktown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47561 in?

ZIP code 47561 falls within Knox County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47561?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47561?

15% of residents in ZIP code 47561 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47561?

The median home value in ZIP code 47561 is $88,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47561?

The median household income in ZIP code 47561 is $41,884, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47561 in?

ZIP code 47561 observes the EST timezone.