47586 ZIP Code — Tell City, IN

Perry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47586 is located in Tell City, Indiana, within Perry County. It covers approximately 97.03 square miles and serves a population of 10,947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47586

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 $130,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $57,027. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47586 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,947

population

97.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47586 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47586

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47586. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tell City	Acceptable
Tell City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47588 Troy (6 mi) 47520 Cannelton (7.4 mi) 47525 Derby (7.8 mi) 47515 Bristow (10.2 mi) 47577 Saint Meinrad (10.9 mi) 42348 Hawesville (11.7 mi) 40170 Stephensport (12.4 mi) 47550 Lamar (12.5 mi) 47615 Grandview (12.6 mi) 42351 Lewisport (14.1 mi) 47611 Chrisney (14.2 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,947
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	97.03 sq mi
Water area	0.91 sq mi
Latitude	38.0267
Longitude	-86.6877
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	49.3%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

10,947

Population

113

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$57,027

Median household income

$31,431

Per capita income

$130,300

Median home value

$626

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

3,735

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

350

Under 5

346

338

5–9

335

323

10–14

319

242

15–19

240

315

20–24

312

757

25–34

749

597

35–44

590

596

45–54

590

430

55–59

425

355

60–64

352

660

65–74

653

347

75–84

344

192

85+

190

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,338	21.4%
18 and over	8,609	78.6%
65 and over	2,386	21.8%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Black or African American 2.3%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,311	92.8%
Black or African American	250	2.3%
Two or more races	207	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	160	1.4%
Asian	129	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	0.3%
Other race	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	33.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$57,027

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,300
Median rent / month	$626
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.9%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,026	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	546	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	922	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,289	26.9%
Households with children under 18	1,129	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,733	36.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	19.0%
Married	52.8%	46.3%
Separated	0.7%	1.2%
Widowed	3.0%	14.3%
Divorced	11.2%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	254	11.0%
Kindergarten	119	5.2%
Elementary school	1,054	45.6%
High school	395	17.1%
College / grad school	488	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.9%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 5.2%

Construction 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 25.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	894	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,251	93.6%
Spanish	86	0.8%
Other Indo-European	26	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	50	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,745	98.2%
Born in same state	10,708	97.8%
Born in different state	7,512	68.6%
Foreign born	37	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	202	1.8%
Not a US citizen	114	56.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,849	16.9%
Italian	1,532	14%
Arab	975	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	37	0.3%
English	36	0.3%
Polish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47586

What city is ZIP code 47586 in?

ZIP code 47586 is primarily assigned to Tell City, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47586 in?

ZIP code 47586 falls within Perry County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47586 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 47586 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47586?

The median home value in ZIP code 47586 is $130,300.

Does ZIP code 47586 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 47586 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 47586?

ZIP code 47586 has an estimated population of 10,947 residents, with a density of 113 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47586 in?

ZIP code 47586 observes the CST timezone.