47598 ZIP Code — Winslow, IN

Pike County, Indiana

ZIP code 47598 is located in Winslow, Indiana, within Pike County. It covers approximately 69.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,765 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47598

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 $97,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,527. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47598 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,765
population
69.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47598 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47598

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47598. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Winslow Acceptable
Winslow Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47590 Velpen (6.1 mi) 47660 Oakland City (6.5 mi) 47567 Petersburg (7.7 mi) 47585 Stendal (8.5 mi) 47564 Otwell (10 mi) 47541 Holland (12.8 mi) 47649 Francisco (13.2 mi) 47619 Lynnville (14.2 mi) 47546 Jasper (15.2 mi) 47557 Monroe City (15.3 mi) 47549 Jasper (15.3 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (15.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,765
Population density 40 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 125
Geography
Land area 69.20 sq mi
Water area 1.99 sq mi
Latitude 38.3790
Longitude -87.2142
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 47.8% 46.5% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 31.0% 31.9% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 21.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.5% 0.5% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,765
Population
40
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$63,527
Median household income
$30,537
Per capita income
$97,300
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
87.2%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,184
Housing units
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
71
Under 5
84
77
5–9
90
36
10–14
41
89
15–19
103
91
20–24
106
164
25–34
192
132
35–44
155
131
45–54
152
86
55–59
101
88
60–64
102
192
65–74
224
93
75–84
109
26
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1850018.1%
18 and over2,26581.9%
65 and over67424.4%
Median age41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
Two or more races 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,69897.4%
Two or more races321.2%
Asian301.1%
Hispanic or Latino60.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.8% 46.5% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 31.0% 31.9% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 21.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.5% 0.5% 4.5%
Under $10k 1.6%
$10k–$15k 10.8%
$15k–$25k 10.5%
$25k–$35k 6.0%
$35k–$50k 14.4%
$50k–$75k 22.7%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$10k–$15k10.8%
$15k–$25k10.5%
$25k–$35k6.0%
$35k–$50k14.4%
$50k–$75k22.7%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k15.4%
$150k–$200k2.8%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$63,527

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%
$50k–$100k 27.0%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
$150k–$200k 10.2%
$200k–$300k 9.3%
$300k–$500k 9.2%
$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,300
Median rent / month$763
Owner occupied87.2%
Renter occupied12.8%
Vacant10.4%
Single-family detached79.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.1%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20199.5%
2000–200915.0%
1990–19996.7%
1980–19893.7%
1970–197918.9%
1960–19695.5%
1950–19597.6%
1940–19495.8%
1939 or earlier27.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms31.9%
3 bedrooms46.6%
4 bedrooms11.6%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.0%
1 vehicle20.5%
2 vehicles37.1%
3 or more35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.2%
Electricity37.4%
Propane / LP gas16.8%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood4.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family60050.0%
Cohabiting couple17414.5%
Male householder, no spouse16914.1%
Female householder, no spouse25621.4%
Households with children under 1831526.3%
Households with seniors (65+)50442.0%
Average household size2.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.5%22.1%
Married54.4%52.8%
Separated1.3%0.2%
Widowed4.0%12.7%
Divorced14.8%12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 46.6%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 10.1%
Bachelor's degree 10.5%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6011.3%
Kindergarten6812.8%
Elementary school16130.3%
High school12523.5%
College / grad school11822.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Manufacturing 20.7%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation & utilities 8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%
Professional & management 7.3%
Agriculture & mining 5.5%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Public administration 3.4%
Other services 3.0%
Construction 1.8%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.7%
Service23.5%
Sales & office15.5%
Natural resources & construction10.7%
Production & transportation27.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.5%
Government13.8%
Self-employed0.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.2%
Carpool10.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home5.9%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 14.6%
Under 18 years 25.4%
18 and over 12.3%
Married-couple families 5.0%
Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.9%
Retirement income30.4%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP10.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.9%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis28.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.2%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health18.3%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist58.8%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss19.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2049.0%
Disability%
Any disability18.4%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.7%
Public insurance49.8%
No insurance3.7%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,61094.4%
Spanish20.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,72698.6%
Born in same state2,69797.5%
Born in different state2,21380.0%
Foreign born291.0%
Naturalized citizen391.4%
Not a US citizen3076.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French75627.3%
Italian33712.2%
Arab1284.6%
AncestryCount%
English752.7%
Polish20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.4%
Internet access88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47598

What city is ZIP code 47598 in?

ZIP code 47598 is primarily assigned to Winslow, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47598 in?

ZIP code 47598 falls within Pike County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47598 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47598 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47598 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 47598 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47598?

14% 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 47598?

The median home value in ZIP code 47598 is $97,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 47598 in?

ZIP code 47598 observes the EST timezone.

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