47591 ZIP Code — Vincennes, IN
Knox County, Indiana
ZIP code 47591 is located in Vincennes, Indiana, within Knox County. It covers approximately 166.51 square miles and serves a population of 25,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47591
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $57,594. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
25,378
population
166.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47591 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47591
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47591. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vincennes | Acceptable |
| Vincennes | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47557 Monroe City (9.8 mi)
62439 Lawrenceville (10 mi)
62460 Saint Francisville (10.2 mi)
47516 Bruceville (10.3 mi)
47597 Wheatland (10.9 mi)
47524 Decker (12.2 mi)
47640 Hazleton (12.3 mi)
47561 Oaktown (14.1 mi)
47512 Bicknell (14.2 mi)
62410 Allendale (14.9 mi)
47666 Patoka (15.4 mi)
47567 Petersburg (16.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,378 |
| Population density | 152 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 166.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.92 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.6405 |
| Longitude | -87.5030 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 812 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.7% | 51.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 29.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 14.8% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
25,378
Population
152
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$57,594
Median household income
$33,240
Per capita income
$134,900
Median home value
$758
Median monthly rent
61.1%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
7,699
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
662
Under 5
639
815
5–9
787
715
10–14
690
1,160
15–19
1,121
1,023
20–24
988
1,577
25–34
1,523
1,497
35–44
1,446
1,465
45–54
1,415
805
55–59
777
924
60–64
893
1,276
65–74
1,233
729
75–84
704
261
85+
253
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,340 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,038 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,456 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,917 | 87.9% |
| Two or more races | 995 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 833 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 707 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 299 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 279 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.7% | 51.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 29.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 14.8% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
10.1%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $57,594 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
26.4%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
19.3%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,900 |
| Median rent / month | $758 |
| Owner occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter occupied | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.6% |
| Electricity | 39.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,933 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 697 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,104 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,646 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,249 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,091 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.0% | 28.4% |
| Married | 50.7% | 48.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
14.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 350 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 361 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,355 | 36.2% |
| High school | 1,197 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,238 | 34.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.1%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail trade
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Public administration
5.3%
Professional & management
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Construction
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 22.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 1.7% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
49.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,231 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% |
| 18–64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.6% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,077 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 763 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 272 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 296 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 195 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,715 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 24,558 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 19,272 | 75.9% |
| Foreign born | 157 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 663 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 99 | 14.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,444 | 9.6% |
| French | 2,308 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 2,265 | 8.9% |
| English | 251 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 58 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 24 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0% |
| German | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47591
What city is ZIP code 47591 in?
ZIP code 47591 is primarily assigned to Vincennes, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47591 in?
ZIP code 47591 falls within Knox County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47591?
The median home value in ZIP code 47591 is $134,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 47591?
ZIP code 47591 has an estimated population of 25,378 residents, with a density of 152 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47591?
The median household income in ZIP code 47591 is $57,594, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47591 in?
ZIP code 47591 observes the EST timezone.