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Vigo County
Riley, IN
47871
47871 ZIP Code — Riley, IN
Vigo County, Indiana
ZIP code 47871 is located in
Riley ,
Indiana ,
within Vigo County .
It covers approximately 0.09 square miles and serves a population of
511 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47871
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 $94,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $55,125. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Riley
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
511
Population density
5,678 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
167
Geography
Land area
0.09 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.3894
Longitude
-87.2995
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
30.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
13.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$55,125
Median household income
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 147 28.8% 18 and over 364 71.2% 65 and over 96 18.8% Median age 40.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 499 97.7% Two or more races 12 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
30.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
4.7%
13.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.6% $15k–$25k 20.2% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 17.2% $50k–$75k 24.2% $75k–$100k 24.2% $100k–$150k 1.0% $150k–$200k 3.5% Median income $55,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $94,500 Median rent / month $935 Owner occupied 71.7% Renter occupied 28.3% Vacant 5.7% Single-family detached 89.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.2% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.5% 2000–2009 1.0% 1990–1999 4.8% 1980–1989 1.9% 1970–1979 18.1% 1960–1969 11.9% 1950–1959 10.5% 1940–1949 17.6% 1939 or earlier 33.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 42.4% 3 bedrooms 47.1% 4 bedrooms 7.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 43.9% 2 vehicles 32.8% 3 or more 23.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 72.7% Electricity 25.3% Wood 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 71 35.9% Cohabiting couple 38 19.2% Male householder, no spouse 35 17.7% Female householder, no spouse 54 27.3% Households with children under 18 75 37.9% Households with seniors (65+) 65 32.8% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 50.8% 27.8% Married 36.8% 38.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 13.0% Divorced 12.4% 21.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 12.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 3.0% Kindergarten 11 8.2% Elementary school 57 42.5% High school 41 30.6% College / grad school 21 15.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.0%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Education & healthcare
8.8%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Public administration
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 10.8% Service 19.1% Sales & office 19.1% Natural resources & construction 8.2% Production & transportation 42.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.8% Government 13.9% Self-employed 2.6% Unpaid family workers 5.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 49.5% Carpool 38.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.6% Other means 8.8% Avg commute (minutes) 20.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
44.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.8% Retirement income 23.2% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.6% High blood pressure 28.6% High cholesterol 31.5% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 23.0% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 22.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 13.1% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 64.2% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 13.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 12.4%
Disability % Any disability 9.0% Under 18 3.4% 18–64 years 6.0% 65 and over 26.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.5% Public insurance 43.8% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 477 93.3% 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) 509 99.6% Born in same state 508 99.4% Born in different state 441 86.3% Foreign born 1 0.2% Naturalized citizen 2 0.4% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 68 13.3% French 41 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 31 6.1% English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.7% Internet access 92.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47871
What city is ZIP code 47871 in?
ZIP code 47871 is primarily assigned to Riley, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47871 in?
ZIP code 47871 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47871?
21% of residents in ZIP code 47871 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47871?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 47871 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 47871 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47871?
The median home value in ZIP code 47871 is $94,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 47871 in?
ZIP code 47871 observes the EST timezone.
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