47588 ZIP Code — Troy, IN

Spencer County, Indiana

ZIP code 47588 is located in Troy, Indiana, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 15.51 square miles and serves a population of 947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47588

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,232. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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 20% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47588 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

947

population

15.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47588 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47588

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47588. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Troy	Acceptable
Troy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47586 Tell City (6 mi) 47615 Grandview (6.7 mi) 47550 Lamar (8 mi) 47520 Cannelton (8.5 mi) 42351 Lewisport (8.7 mi) 42348 Hawesville (8.9 mi) 47611 Chrisney (9 mi) 47577 Saint Meinrad (10.6 mi) 47579 Santa Claus (12.1 mi) 47515 Bristow (13.1 mi) 47525 Derby (13.7 mi) 42355 Maceo (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	947
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	15.51 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	37.9959
Longitude	-86.7900
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	59.2%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

947

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$57,232

Median household income

$23,817

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

365

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

119

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	36.0%
18 and over	606	64.0%
65 and over	123	13.0%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	929	97%
Two or more races	18	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 31.5%

$75k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	31.5%
$75k–$100k	24.4%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
Median income	$57,232

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	38.6%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	53.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.1%
Electricity	36.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	57	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	17.3%
Households with children under 18	147	43.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	29.2%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	11.6%
Married	69.5%	66.8%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	10.6%
Divorced	7.6%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	278	89.7%
High school	25	8.1%
College / grad school	5	1.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 44.0%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Other services 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Public administration 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Construction 2.5%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Retail trade 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	5.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	42.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	31.7%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	897	94.7%
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)	947	100.0%
Born in same state	947	100.0%
Born in different state	792	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	246	26%
Italian	231	24.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47588

What city is ZIP code 47588 in?

ZIP code 47588 is primarily assigned to Troy, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47588 in?

ZIP code 47588 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47588 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 47588 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 47588 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 47588 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47588 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 47588 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47588?

The median home value in ZIP code 47588 is $112,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 47588 in?

ZIP code 47588 observes the CST timezone.