47666 ZIP Code — Patoka, IN

Gibson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47666 is located in Patoka, Indiana, within Gibson County. It covers approximately 48.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47666

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 $126,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,031. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 47666 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,555

population

48.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47666 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47666

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47666. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Patoka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47524 Decker (3.3 mi) 62410 Allendale (6.9 mi) 47670 Princeton (7 mi) 47640 Hazleton (8.4 mi) 62863 Mount Carmel (12.1 mi) 47649 Francisco (12.4 mi) 62460 Saint Francisville (12.6 mi) 47665 Owensville (13.6 mi) 47648 Fort Branch (13.8 mi) 47591 Vincennes (15.4 mi) 47567 Petersburg (18.1 mi) 62818 Browns (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,555
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	48.96 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	38.4456
Longitude	-87.6415
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	50.2%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,555

Population

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$62,031

Median household income

$24,805

Per capita income

$126,100

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

583

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

117

123

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	504	32.4%
18 and over	1,051	67.6%
65 and over	124	8.0%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.5%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,374	81.5%
Two or more races	159	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	131	7.8%
Black or African American	13	0.8%
Other race	8	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
Median income	$62,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,100
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	36.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	277	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	56	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	92	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	128	23.1%
Households with children under 18	199	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	18.3%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	21.6%
Married	52.9%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	2.4%	9.4%
Divorced	15.6%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.8%
Kindergarten	84	21.3%
Elementary school	229	58.0%
High school	68	17.2%
College / grad school	7	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.9%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	37.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 22.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,450	93.2%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,549	99.6%
Born in same state	1,539	99.0%
Born in different state	1,302	83.7%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	166	10.7%
Arab	160	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	4%
French	61	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47666

What city is ZIP code 47666 in?

ZIP code 47666 is primarily assigned to Patoka, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47666 in?

ZIP code 47666 falls within Gibson County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47666 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 47666 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47666?

9% 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 47666?

18% of residents in ZIP code 47666 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47666?

The median home value in ZIP code 47666 is $126,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 47666 in?

ZIP code 47666 observes the CST timezone.