47451 ZIP Code — Oolitic, IN

Lawrence County, Indiana

ZIP code 47451 is located in Oolitic, Indiana, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47451

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $58,250. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 47451 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,527

population

1.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oolitic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47421 Bedford (3.5 mi) 47462 Springville (7.1 mi) 47436 Heltonville (8.2 mi) 47446 Mitchell (10.3 mi) 47470 Williams (10.7 mi) 47401 Bloomington (13.5 mi) 47403 Bloomington (13.6 mi) 47264 Norman (14.1 mi) 47522 Crane (15.3 mi) 47260 Medora (17.9 mi) 47405 Bloomington (19 mi) 47424 Bloomfield (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,527
Population density	1,388 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	1.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8934
Longitude	-86.5237
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	49.3%	43.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	35.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,527

Population

1,388

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$58,250

Median household income

$30,353

Per capita income

$116,400

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

62.2%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

475

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

114

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

137

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	304	19.9%
18 and over	1,223	80.1%
65 and over	371	24.3%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Other race 8.8%

Two or more races 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,339	79%
Hispanic or Latino	169	10%
Other race	149	8.8%
Two or more races	33	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	43.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	35.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$58,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 33.0%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,400
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	62.2%
Renter occupied	37.8%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	36.6%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.0%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	131	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	124	21.7%
Households with children under 18	196	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	29.2%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	8.7%
Married	55.2%	47.0%
Separated	2.3%	0.4%
Widowed	6.3%	7.6%
Divorced	13.3%	36.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	6.7%
Kindergarten	11	3.4%
Elementary school	171	52.3%
High school	73	22.3%
College / grad school	50	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 16.5%

Professional & management 9.9%

Public administration 9.4%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	223	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	66.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,460	95.6%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,524	99.8%
Born in same state	1,511	99.0%
Born in different state	1,298	85.0%
Foreign born	13	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	318	20.8%
French	126	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	79	5.2%
English	18	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47451

What city is ZIP code 47451 in?

ZIP code 47451 is primarily assigned to Oolitic, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47451 in?

ZIP code 47451 falls within Lawrence County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47451 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 47451 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 47451 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47451?

The median home value in ZIP code 47451 is $116,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 47451?

ZIP code 47451 has an estimated population of 1,527 residents, with a density of 1,389 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47451 in?

ZIP code 47451 observes the EST timezone.