47597 ZIP Code — Wheatland, IN

Knox County, Indiana

ZIP code 47597 is located in Wheatland, Indiana, within Knox County. It covers approximately 48.95 square miles and serves a population of 844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47597

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 $138,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,368. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 47597 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

844

population

48.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47597 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47597

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47597. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheatland	Acceptable
Wheatland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47557 Monroe City (6 mi) 47501 Washington (6.7 mi) 47512 Bicknell (9.5 mi) 47516 Bruceville (9.8 mi) 47568 Plainville (10.8 mi) 47591 Vincennes (10.9 mi) 47567 Petersburg (13.5 mi) 47561 Oaktown (13.6 mi) 47558 Montgomery (15.2 mi) 47578 Sandborn (16 mi) 47529 Elnora (16.1 mi) 47640 Hazleton (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	844
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	48.95 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	38.6580
Longitude	-87.3024
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	40.0%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

844

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$62,368

Median household income

$28,696

Per capita income

$138,100

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

7.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	164	19.4%
18 and over	680	80.6%
65 and over	201	23.8%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	833	98.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.6%
Two or more races	4	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	51.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	29.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	14.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
Median income	$62,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 39.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,100
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	44.8%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	23.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Wood	5.7%
No fuel used	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	236	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	47	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	52	14.9%
Households with children under 18	90	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	40.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	12.7%
Married	62.5%	72.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	7.2%
Divorced	9.4%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 20.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.5%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	67	33.5%
High school	56	28.0%
College / grad school	66	33.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Professional & management 12.4%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Retail trade 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	803	95.1%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	842	99.8%
Born in same state	842	99.8%
Born in different state	759	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	113	13.4%
French	77	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	5.6%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47597

What city is ZIP code 47597 in?

ZIP code 47597 is primarily assigned to Wheatland, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47597 in?

ZIP code 47597 falls within Knox County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47597?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47597 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 47597 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47597 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 47597 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47597?

The median home value in ZIP code 47597 is $138,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 47597 in?

ZIP code 47597 observes the EST timezone.