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Martin County
Shoals, IN
47581
47581 ZIP Code — Shoals, IN
Martin County, Indiana
ZIP code 47581 is located in
Shoals ,
Indiana ,
within Martin County .
It covers approximately 141.42 square miles and serves a population of
3,009 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47581
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,189. 45% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 47581 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,009
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
141.42 sq mi
Water area
2.10 sq mi
Latitude
38.6717
Longitude
-86.7866
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
43.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
37.3%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
18.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.7%
1.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$59,189
Median household income
$133,400
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 507 16.8% 18 and over 2,502 83.2% 65 and over 799 26.6% Median age 52.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 2,912 96.3% Two or more races 87 2.9% Hispanic or Latino 14 0.5% Black or African American 10 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
43.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
37.3%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
18.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.7%
1.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 6.7% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 26.9% $75k–$100k 10.1% $100k–$150k 14.2% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $59,189
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $133,400 Median rent / month $596 Owner occupied 83.8% Renter occupied 16.2% Vacant 19.4% Single-family detached 72.4% Large apartment buildings 2.5% Mobile homes 18.0% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.9% 2000–2009 11.3% 1990–1999 19.5% 1980–1989 15.8% 1970–1979 13.9% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 8.8% 1940–1949 6.8% 1939 or earlier 13.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 11.8% 2 bedrooms 27.4% 3 bedrooms 46.3% 4 bedrooms 10.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 30.4% 2 vehicles 33.3% 3 or more 31.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.3% Electricity 39.9% Propane / LP gas 30.2% Wood 10.8% Solar 1.2% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 573 44.3% Cohabiting couple 69 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 366 28.3% Female householder, no spouse 286 22.1% Households with children under 18 202 15.6% Households with seniors (65+) 575 44.4% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.8% 21.8% Married 44.4% 47.0% Separated 1.5% 1.6% Widowed 6.1% 15.2% Divorced 15.3% 14.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.7%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.1% Bachelor's or higher 12.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 25 5.1% Kindergarten 20 4.1% Elementary school 254 52.3% High school 125 25.7% College / grad school 62 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.8%
Public administration
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Professional & management
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.7% Service 18.6% Sales & office 16.5% Natural resources & construction 13.9% Production & transportation 26.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.3% Government 10.7% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.7% Carpool 6.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.9% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 32.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.1% Retirement income 26.3% Supplemental Security 7.5% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 9.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 28.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 28.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 18.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 326 13.0%
Disability % Any disability 22.8% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 17.8% 65 and over 46.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.3% Public insurance 39.3% No insurance 12.5% Uninsured under 19 31.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,904 96.5% Spanish 10 0.3% Other Indo-European 10 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,009 100.0% Born in same state 2,999 99.7% Born in different state 2,683 89.2% Foreign born 10 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 489 16.3% French 394 13.1% Arab 153 5.1%
Ancestry Count % English 104 3.5% German 24 0.8% Polish 8 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 78.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47581
What city is ZIP code 47581 in?
ZIP code 47581 is primarily assigned to Shoals, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47581 in?
ZIP code 47581 falls within Martin County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47581 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 47581 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47581?
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 47581 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 47581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 47581 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 47581 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 47581 in?
ZIP code 47581 observes the EST timezone.
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