Dale ZIP Code List — Spencer County, IN
There is one unique ZIP code in Dale, Indiana and it is 47523. Area code: 812.
1
ZIP codes
66.62
sq mi land
0.30
sq mi water
812
area code
Dale, IN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Dale, IN (1)
Demographics & statistics
3,301
Population
36.8
Median age
$67,661
Median household income
$27,864
Per capita income
$117,200
Median home value
$765
Median monthly rent
77.2%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,157
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
152
Under 5
148
120
5–9
117
78
10–14
75
141
15–19
137
71
20–24
69
224
25–34
218
236
35–44
229
224
45–54
218
66
55–59
64
82
60–64
80
142
65–74
137
115
75–84
111
24
85+
23
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 764 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 2,537 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 552 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,136 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
26.5%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
31.1%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 31.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $67,661 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
38.7%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,200 |
| Median rent / month | $765 |
| Owner occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 36.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.5% |
| Electricity | 31.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.3% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 697 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 157 | 13.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 186 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 164 | 13.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 405 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 329 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 28.1% |
| Married | 54.2% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 103 | 11.8% |
| Kindergarten | 62 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 303 | 34.7% |
| High school | 109 | 12.5% |
| College / grad school | 297 | 34.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
35.2%
Agriculture & mining
16.2%
Education & healthcare
15.3%
Retail trade
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Professional & management
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Other services
2.4%
Construction
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Public administration
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 11.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 30.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 6.1% |
| Self-employed | 13.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
17.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 195 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 23.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,001 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 112 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 112 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,142 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 3,103 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,554 | 77.4% |
| Foreign born | 39 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 159 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 50 | 31.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 579 | 17.5% |
| French | 373 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 198 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 29 | 0.9% |
| English | 13 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Dale, IN?
Dale, IN has one ZIP code: 47523.
What is the main ZIP code for Dale, IN?
The primary ZIP code for Dale, IN is 47523. The city uses area code 812 for phone service.
What county is Dale, IN in?
Dale is located in Spencer County, Indiana.
How many ZIP codes are in Dale, IN?
Dale, IN has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for downtown Dale, Indiana?
Downtown Dale, Indiana is located in ZIP code 47523, which serves the entire community in Spencer County.
What ZIP code should I use for mailing addresses in Dale, Indiana?
All mailing addresses in Dale, Indiana use the ZIP code 47523, as it is the only ZIP code that serves this Spencer County community.