47501 ZIP Code — Washington, IN

Daviess County, Indiana

ZIP code 47501 is located in Washington, Indiana, within Daviess County. It covers approximately 139.41 square miles and serves a population of 18,168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47501

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 $146,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $56,901. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47501 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,168

population

139.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47597 Wheatland (6.7 mi) 47558 Montgomery (8.6 mi) 47557 Monroe City (9.1 mi) 47568 Plainville (11.3 mi) 47564 Otwell (11.6 mi) 47567 Petersburg (13 mi) 47512 Bicknell (14 mi) 47529 Elnora (14.3 mi) 47553 Loogootee (14.3 mi) 47516 Bruceville (15.8 mi) 47578 Sandborn (17 mi) 47598 Winslow (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,168
Population density	130 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	139.41 sq mi
Water area	1.61 sq mi
Latitude	38.6248
Longitude	-87.1856
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	50.8%	46.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	31.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

18,168

Population

130

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$56,901

Median household income

$28,360

Per capita income

$146,300

Median home value

$855

Median monthly rent

63.2%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

5,170

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

590

Under 5

647

554

5–9

608

621

10–14

682

586

15–19

643

510

20–24

560

1,033

25–34

1,133

1,067

35–44

1,171

1,074

45–54

1,178

549

55–59

603

601

60–64

660

857

65–74

940

399

75–84

438

221

85+

243

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,519	24.9%
18 and over	13,649	75.1%
65 and over	3,098	17.1%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	15,909	82.5%
Two or more races	1,189	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,110	5.8%
Black or African American	506	2.6%
Other race	485	2.5%
Asian	70	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	46.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	31.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$56,901

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,300
Median rent / month	$855
Owner occupied	63.2%
Renter occupied	36.8%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.9%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,488	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	508	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,435	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,594	22.7%
Households with children under 18	2,146	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,251	32.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	21.6%
Married	56.9%	50.0%
Separated	1.5%	2.0%
Widowed	3.3%	11.2%
Divorced	12.9%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	197	5.1%
Kindergarten	211	5.4%
Elementary school	2,026	52.1%
High school	1,062	27.3%
College / grad school	392	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 13.1%

Construction 8.1%

Public administration 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 26.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	970	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,931	93.2%
Spanish	749	4.4%
Other Indo-European	434	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	310	1.8%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,990	93.5%
Born in same state	16,906	93.1%
Born in different state	14,207	78.2%
Foreign born	84	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,178	6.5%
Not a US citizen	433	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,954	10.8%
French	1,899	10.5%
Arab	1,499	8.3%
English	165	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	112	0.6%
Polish	47	0.3%
Dutch	20	0.1%
Irish	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47501

What city is ZIP code 47501 in?

ZIP code 47501 is primarily assigned to Washington, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47501 in?

ZIP code 47501 falls within Daviess County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47501?

The median home value in ZIP code 47501 is $146,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 47501?

ZIP code 47501 has an estimated population of 18,168 residents, with a density of 130 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47501?

The median household income in ZIP code 47501 is $56,901, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47501 in?

ZIP code 47501 observes the EST timezone.