47577 ZIP Code — Saint Meinrad, IN

Spencer County, Indiana

ZIP code 47577 is located in Saint Meinrad, Indiana, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 25.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47577

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 $190,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,234) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 47577 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,290

population

25.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47577 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47577

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47577. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Meinrad	Acceptable
Saint Meinrad	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47532 Ferdinand (4 mi) 47515 Bristow (6.3 mi) 47579 Santa Claus (6.9 mi) 47550 Lamar (8 mi) 47552 Lincoln City (9.4 mi) 47588 Troy (10.6 mi) 47611 Chrisney (10.6 mi) 47586 Tell City (10.9 mi) 47523 Dale (11.2 mi) 47513 Birdseye (11.6 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (12.3 mi) 47575 Saint Anthony (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,290
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	25.82 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.1472
Longitude	-86.8184
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	28.5%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,290

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$65,234

Median household income

$36,919

Per capita income

$190,900

Median home value

$574

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

477

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	17.3%
18 and over	1,067	82.7%
65 and over	294	22.8%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Asian 3.8%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,210	93.1%
Asian	49	3.8%
Two or more races	21	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.7%
Black or African American	7	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$65,234

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,900
Median rent / month	$574
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	19.4%
3 or more	62.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	38.0%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	46	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	86	18.3%
Households with children under 18	91	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	35.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	25.5%
Married	62.6%	56.0%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	11.7%
Divorced	2.2%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 21.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	18.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	81	30.5%
High school	50	18.8%
College / grad school	86	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.4%

Other services 16.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Construction 6.4%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	11.1%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,198	92.9%
Spanish	15	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,246	96.6%
Born in same state	1,246	96.6%
Born in different state	958	74.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	3.4%
Not a US citizen	35	79.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	189	14.7%
French	101	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47577

What city is ZIP code 47577 in?

ZIP code 47577 is primarily assigned to Saint Meinrad, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47577 in?

ZIP code 47577 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47577 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 47577 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47577 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 47577 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47577?

The median home value in ZIP code 47577 is $190,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 47577?

ZIP code 47577 has an estimated population of 1,290 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47577 in?

ZIP code 47577 observes the CST timezone.