47564 ZIP Code — Otwell, IN

Pike County, Indiana

ZIP code 47564 is located in Otwell, Indiana, within Pike County. It covers approximately 38.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47564

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 $143,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,909. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 47564 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,497

population

38.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47564 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47564

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47564. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Otwell	Acceptable
Otwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47590 Velpen (8.2 mi) 47546 Jasper (8.5 mi) 47558 Montgomery (9.9 mi) 47598 Winslow (10 mi) 47549 Jasper (10 mi) 47501 Washington (11.6 mi) 47567 Petersburg (12.3 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (14.6 mi) 47585 Stendal (14.9 mi) 47557 Monroe City (15.7 mi) 47553 Loogootee (15.8 mi) 47541 Holland (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,497
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	38.59 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	38.4777
Longitude	-87.0804
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	38.5%	46.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	31.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	21.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,497

Population

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$55,909

Median household income

$26,637

Per capita income

$143,500

Median home value

$945

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

481

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

105

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	480	32.1%
18 and over	1,017	67.9%
65 and over	235	15.7%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,497	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	46.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	31.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	21.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 31.0%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	31.0%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$55,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,500
Median rent / month	$945
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	66.8%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	21.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	12.2%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	71.8%
Cohabiting couple	48	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	39	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	66	12.2%
Households with children under 18	213	39.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	33.6%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	12.1%
Married	74.2%	72.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.1%
Divorced	4.9%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	152	40.4%
Kindergarten	67	17.8%
Elementary school	116	30.9%
High school	41	10.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 51.1%

Retail trade 14.3%

Education & healthcare 8.0%

Other services 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Construction 2.1%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.8%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	50.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.0%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.1%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	11.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,264	84.4%
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)	1,489	99.5%
Born in same state	1,489	99.5%
Born in different state	1,006	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	717	47.9%
Italian	144	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47564

What city is ZIP code 47564 in?

ZIP code 47564 is primarily assigned to Otwell, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47564 in?

ZIP code 47564 falls within Pike County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47564 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 47564 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47564?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 47564?

The median home value in ZIP code 47564 is $143,500.

Does ZIP code 47564 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 47564 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 47564 in?

ZIP code 47564 observes the EST timezone.