47501 ZIP Code, Washington, IN
47501 is a ZIP code in Washington, Indiana in Daviess County. It covers 139 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47597, 47558 and 47568. 18,612 people live here in 7,123 households. With about 134 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $62,982, below the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Washington, IN
- County: Daviess County
- Land area: 139 sq mi
- Population: 18,612
- Median household income: $62,982
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,612 |
| Households | 7,123 |
| Median household income | $62,982 |
| Income per person | $30,803 |
| Median age | 39.1 |
| Homeowners | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $172,800 |
| Median rent | $861 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% |
| Broadband internet | 86.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.9% |
| $35–50K | 9.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 20.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.7% |
| Owned outright | 24.0% |
| Rented | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.3% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 4.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 4.6% |
| Mobile / other | 10.4% |
Businesses in 47501
499 business establishments with 7,423 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 76
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 70
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 63
- Construction: 47
- Accommodation and Food Services: 47
- Finance and Insurance: 44
- Transportation and Warehousing: 32
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 25
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47597 — Wheatland town, IN (6.7 mi)
- 47558 — Montgomery town, IN (6.9 mi)
- 47568 — Plainville town, IN (8.1 mi)
- 47573 — Ragsdale CDP, IN (9.8 mi)
- 47557 — Monroe City town, IN (11 mi)
- 47512 — Ragsdale CDP, IN (11.2 mi)
- 47519 — Cannelburg town, IN (11.4 mi)
- 47564 — Otwell CDP, IN (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 47501
- Washington, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Daviess County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Daviess County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Daviess County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Daviess County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Daviess County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Daviess County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Daviess County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Daviess County
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Daviess County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47501 in?
- 47501 is a Washington, IN mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Washington; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47501 in?
- 47501 is in Daviess County.
- What is the population of 47501?
- About 18,612 people (±479), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 18,003.
- What is the median household income in 47501?
- $62,982 (±$7,076), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47597 (6.7 mi, Wheatland), 47558 (6.9 mi, Montgomery), 47568 (8.1 mi, Plainville), 47573 (9.8 mi, Ragsdale), 47557 (11 mi, Monroe City) and 47512 (11.2 mi, Ragsdale).
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