47561 ZIP Code, Oaktown, IN
47561 is a ZIP code in Oaktown, Indiana — mostly in Knox County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Sullivan County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47516, 47535 and 47838. 1,442 people live here in 673 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (70%). Median household income is $45,911, well below the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 48.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Oaktown, IN
- County: Knox County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 1,442
- Median household income: $45,911
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,442 |
| Households | 673 |
| Median household income | $45,911 |
| Income per person | $31,719 |
| Median age | 48.9 |
| Homeowners | 70.1% |
| Median home value | $77,500 |
| Median rent | $688 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% |
| Broadband internet | 85.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.7% |
| $10–15K | 5.6% |
| $15–25K | 20.8% |
| $25–35K | 13.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.1% |
| $50–75K | 11.7% |
| $75–100K | 15.6% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 0.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 8.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 8.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 15.8% |
| 55–64 | 19.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.5% |
| 75+ | 13.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.1% |
| Owned outright | 37.2% |
| Rented | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 14.6% |
| 5–19 units | 3.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 18.4% |
Businesses in 47561
23 business establishments with 1,001 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47516 — Emison CDP, IN (6.5 mi)
- 47535 — Freelandville CDP, IN (6.7 mi)
- 47838 — Carlisle town, IN (7.4 mi)
- 47512 — Ragsdale CDP, IN (8.7 mi)
- 47528 — Freelandville CDP, IN (9.7 mi)
- 47573 — Ragsdale CDP, IN (10.4 mi)
- 47596 — Westphalia CDP, IN (11 mi)
- 47865 (11 mi)
Areas that include 47561
- Oaktown, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Emison, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Knox County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47561, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47561 in?
- 47561 is a Oaktown, IN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Emison; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47561 in?
- 47561 is mostly in Knox County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Sullivan County.
- What is the population of 47561?
- About 1,442 people (±282), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,514.
- What is the median household income in 47561?
- $45,911 (±$20,045), 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 47561?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47561 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47561?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47516 (6.5 mi, Emison), 47535 (6.7 mi, Freelandville), 47838 (7.4 mi, Carlisle), 47512 (8.7 mi, Ragsdale), 47528 (9.7 mi, Freelandville) and 47573 (10.4 mi, Ragsdale).
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