47470 ZIP Code — Williams, IN

Lawrence County, Indiana

ZIP code 47470 is located in Williams, Indiana, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 43.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47470

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 $168,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,170. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% 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 47470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,367

population

43.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williams	Acceptable
Williams	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47522 Crane (7.4 mi) 47581 Shoals (10.2 mi) 47451 Oolitic (10.7 mi) 47446 Mitchell (10.7 mi) 47462 Springville (11.7 mi) 47469 West Baden Springs (12.1 mi) 47421 Bedford (12.3 mi) 47562 Odon (16 mi) 47553 Loogootee (16.1 mi) 47452 Orleans (16.5 mi) 47436 Heltonville (18.7 mi) 47424 Bloomfield (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,367
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	43.80 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	38.7849
Longitude	-86.6662
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	45.8%	43.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	11.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,367

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$68,170

Median household income

$25,519

Per capita income

$168,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

588

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

100

106

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	23.9%
18 and over	1,040	76.1%
65 and over	209	15.3%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,342	96.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.8%
Two or more races	25	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	43.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	35.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	11.9%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$68,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 34.8%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	26.3%
1990–1999	27.7%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	0.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Wood	33.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	69.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	47	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	82	15.8%
Households with children under 18	136	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	29.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	8.5%
Married	69.7%	70.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	2.6%	3.8%
Divorced	9.8%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.8%
Kindergarten	72	24.9%
Elementary school	124	42.9%
High school	60	20.8%
College / grad school	25	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Construction 17.8%

Transportation & utilities 17.5%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Retail trade 7.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Public administration 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.1%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	32.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	26.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,296	94.8%
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)	1,367	100.0%
Born in same state	1,352	98.9%
Born in different state	1,136	83.1%
Foreign born	15	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	203	14.9%
Arab	125	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	4%
English	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47470

What city is ZIP code 47470 in?

ZIP code 47470 is primarily assigned to Williams, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47470 in?

ZIP code 47470 falls within Lawrence County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47470 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 47470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47470?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47470?

The median home value in ZIP code 47470 is $168,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 47470?

ZIP code 47470 has an estimated population of 1,367 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47470 in?

ZIP code 47470 observes the EST timezone.