47175 ZIP Code — Taswell, IN

Crawford County, Indiana

ZIP code 47175 is located in Taswell, Indiana, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 25.58 square miles and serves a population of 855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47175

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($47,260) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47175 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

855

population

25.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47175 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47175

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47175. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taswell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	855
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	25.58 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	38.3600
Longitude	-86.5615
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	52.7%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

855

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$47,260

Median household income

$54,124

Per capita income

$118,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

575

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	144	16.8%
18 and over	711	83.2%
65 and over	175	20.5%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	821	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	34	3.8%
Two or more races	34	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	55.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	10.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.4%	4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 23.3%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	23.3%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$47,260

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 31.5%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	38.7%
Single-family detached	56.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	34.5%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.7%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	34	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	130	34.5%
Households with children under 18	66	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	28.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	27.8%
Married	61.0%	39.2%
Separated	0.0%	7.3%
Widowed	0.0%	5.2%
Divorced	9.0%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 58.7%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.8%
Kindergarten	13	9.2%
Elementary school	19	13.5%
High school	98	69.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.3%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Public administration 14.0%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	812	95.0%
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)	855	100.0%
Born in same state	855	100.0%
Born in different state	701	82.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	17.9%
Arab	120	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	3.3%
English	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47175

What city is ZIP code 47175 in?

ZIP code 47175 is primarily assigned to Taswell, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47175 in?

ZIP code 47175 falls within Crawford County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47175 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47175 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47175?

11% 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 47175 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47175 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47175?

The median home value in ZIP code 47175 is $118,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 47175 in?

ZIP code 47175 observes the EST timezone.