47581 ZIP Code, Shoals, IN
47581 is a ZIP code in Shoals, Indiana in Martin County. It covers 141 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47437, 47553 and 47469. 3,009 people live here in 1,133 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $59,776, below the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 46.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shoals, IN
- County: Martin County
- Land area: 141 sq mi
- Population: 3,009
- Median household income: $59,776
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,009 |
| Households | 1,133 |
| Median household income | $59,776 |
| Income per person | $33,287 |
| Median age | 46.9 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $139,600 |
| Median rent | $802 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% |
| Broadband internet | 84.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 5.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 10.3% |
| $100–150K | 13.3% |
| $150–200K | 11.0% |
| $200K+ | 7.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 17.0% |
| 65–74 | 16.8% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.4% |
| Owned outright | 39.0% |
| Rented | 10.8% |
| Vacant | 21.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.8% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.4% |
| Mobile / other | 18.0% |
Businesses in 47581
60 business establishments with 735 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 11
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47437 (5.6 mi)
- 47553 — Loogootee city, IN (8.3 mi)
- 47469 — West Baden Springs town, IN (8.8 mi)
- 47470 — Williams CDP, IN (12.3 mi)
- 47519 — Cannelburg town, IN (13.2 mi)
- 47432 — French Lick town, IN (13.4 mi)
- 47527 — Dubois CDP, IN (13.5 mi)
- 47446 — Mitchell city, IN (14.1 mi)
Areas that include 47581
- Shoals, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dover Hill, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Martin County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47581, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47581 in?
- 47581 is a Shoals, IN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Shoals; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47581 in?
- 47581 is in Martin County.
- What is the population of 47581?
- About 3,009 people (±341), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,534.
- What is the median household income in 47581?
- $59,776 (±$12,881), 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 47581?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47581 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47581?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47437 (5.6 mi), 47553 (8.3 mi, Loogootee), 47469 (8.8 mi, West Baden Springs), 47470 (12.3 mi, Williams), 47519 (13.2 mi, Cannelburg) and 47432 (13.4 mi, French Lick).
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