47590 ZIP Code — Velpen, IN

Pike County, Indiana

ZIP code 47590 is located in Velpen, Indiana, within Pike County. It covers approximately 40.64 square miles and serves a population of 456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47590

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 $183,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) 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 47590 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

456

population

40.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47590 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47590

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Velpen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47598 Winslow (6.1 mi) 47585 Stendal (6.7 mi) 47564 Otwell (8.2 mi) 47541 Holland (8.4 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (9.5 mi) 47549 Jasper (9.6 mi) 47546 Jasper (9.9 mi) 47660 Oakland City (10.9 mi) 47567 Petersburg (13.1 mi) 47523 Dale (13.5 mi) 47575 Saint Anthony (15.4 mi) 47619 Lynnville (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	456
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	40.64 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	38.3601
Longitude	-87.1046
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	77.9%	46.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	14.9%	31.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	21.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.3%	0.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

456

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$97,250

Median household income

$40,090

Per capita income

$183,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	27.9%
18 and over	329	72.1%
65 and over	64	14.0%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	450	98.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.9%	46.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	14.9%	31.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	21.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.3%	0.5%	4.5%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$97,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 28.6%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 33.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	35.6%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	13.2%
3 or more	63.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	49.4%
Propane / LP gas	36.8%
Wood	10.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	28	16.1%
Male householder, no spouse	31	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	19	10.9%
Households with children under 18	91	52.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	23.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	41.2%
Married	58.0%	49.2%
Separated	0.0%	5.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.5%
Divorced	11.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 37.8%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	36.4%
High school	75	63.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 18.3%

Construction 17.5%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Wholesale trade 10.6%

Other services 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	21.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	16.1%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	59.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.0%
Public insurance	13.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	447	98.0%
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)	456	100.0%
Born in same state	456	100.0%
Born in different state	419	91.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	127	27.9%
French	65	14.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47590

What city is ZIP code 47590 in?

ZIP code 47590 is primarily assigned to Velpen, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47590 in?

ZIP code 47590 falls within Pike County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47590 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47590 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47590 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 47590 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 47590 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 47590 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47590?

The median home value in ZIP code 47590 is $183,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 47590 in?

ZIP code 47590 observes the EST timezone.