47670 ZIP Code — Princeton, IN

Gibson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47670 is located in Princeton, Indiana, within Gibson County. It covers approximately 82.02 square miles and serves a population of 11,566 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47670

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 $143,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $63,333. 34% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47670 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,566

population

82.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47648 Fort Branch (6.8 mi) 47666 Patoka (7 mi) 47649 Francisco (8.7 mi) 47524 Decker (9.3 mi) 47640 Hazleton (10.5 mi) 47665 Owensville (11 mi) 47639 Haubstadt (12.3 mi) 47612 Cynthiana (13 mi) 62410 Allendale (13.4 mi) 62863 Mount Carmel (14.2 mi) 47613 Elberfeld (15.3 mi) 47633 Poseyville (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,566
Population density	141 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	82.02 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	38.3468
Longitude	-87.6127
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	50.4%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	20.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

11,566

Population

141

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$63,333

Median household income

$32,784

Per capita income

$143,300

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

3,853

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

301

Under 5

293

494

5–9

483

323

10–14

316

339

15–19

332

343

20–24

335

810

25–34

791

695

35–44

678

737

45–54

720

362

55–59

353

388

60–64

378

604

65–74

590

286

75–84

280

169

85+

166

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,660	23.0%
18 and over	8,906	77.0%
65 and over	2,095	18.1%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Black or African American 4%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 3.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	9,943	82.9%
Black or African American	474	4%
Two or more races	461	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	429	3.6%
Other race	398	3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	190	1.6%
Asian	97	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	44.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	20.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$63,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,300
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.6%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.3%
Electricity	37.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,161	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	369	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,002	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,038	22.7%
Households with children under 18	1,256	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,404	30.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	22.1%
Married	51.3%	49.2%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%
Widowed	3.6%	12.0%
Divorced	13.9%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	128	5.5%
Kindergarten	140	6.1%
Elementary school	1,305	56.6%
High school	476	20.6%
College / grad school	258	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.3%

Retail trade 17.2%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 5.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.1%
Government	5.0%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	812	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,972	94.9%
Spanish	203	1.9%
Other Indo-European	168	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,161	96.5%
Born in same state	11,081	95.8%
Born in different state	8,337	72.1%
Foreign born	80	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	405	3.5%
Not a US citizen	149	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,397	12.1%
French	1,216	10.5%
Arab	995	8.6%
English	40	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.2%
Irish	10	0.1%
Dutch	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47670

What city is ZIP code 47670 in?

ZIP code 47670 is primarily assigned to Princeton, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47670 in?

ZIP code 47670 falls within Gibson County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47670?

15% 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 47670?

The median home value in ZIP code 47670 is $143,300.

Does ZIP code 47670 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 47670 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 47670?

ZIP code 47670 has an estimated population of 11,566 residents, with a density of 141 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47670 in?

ZIP code 47670 observes the CST timezone.