47637 ZIP Code — Tennyson, IN

Warrick County, Indiana

ZIP code 47637 is located in Tennyson, Indiana, within Warrick County. It covers approximately 61.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47637

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 $166,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. 47% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,485

population

61.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tennyson	Acceptable
Tennyson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47537 Gentryville (4.1 mi) 47523 Dale (7.3 mi) 47601 Boonville (7.7 mi) 47552 Lincoln City (8.3 mi) 47619 Lynnville (9.2 mi) 47541 Holland (9.6 mi) 47585 Stendal (9.6 mi) 47579 Santa Claus (10.8 mi) 47611 Chrisney (12.4 mi) 47550 Lamar (13.3 mi) 47634 Richland (14.3 mi) 47610 Chandler (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,485
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	61.49 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	38.1293
Longitude	-87.1413
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	46.3%	31.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	33.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	26.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,485

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$29,687

Per capita income

$166,000

Median home value

$776

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

554

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	23.0%
18 and over	1,143	77.0%
65 and over	276	18.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,451	97.6%
Two or more races	30	2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	31.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	33.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	26.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 25.9%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	25.9%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	2.9%
$100k–$150k	27.0%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,000
Median rent / month	$776
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	7.7%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	296	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	44	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	95	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	125	22.3%
Households with children under 18	204	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	37.0%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	17.1%
Married	46.6%	55.9%
Separated	2.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	16.4%
Divorced	17.7%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	6.3%
Kindergarten	12	4.4%
Elementary school	108	39.7%
High school	116	42.6%
College / grad school	19	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Retail trade 13.3%

Public administration 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Construction 4.6%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.1%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,392	93.7%
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)	1,485	100.0%
Born in same state	1,485	100.0%
Born in different state	1,205	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	319	21.5%
Arab	289	19.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	232	15.6%
Polish	30	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47637

What city is ZIP code 47637 in?

ZIP code 47637 is primarily assigned to Tennyson, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47637 in?

ZIP code 47637 falls within Warrick County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47637 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 47637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47637?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 47637 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47637 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47637?

The median home value in ZIP code 47637 is $166,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47637 in?

ZIP code 47637 observes the CST timezone.