47597 ZIP Code, Wheatland, IN
47597 is a ZIP code in Wheatland, Indiana in Knox County. It covers 49 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47557, 47501 and 47573. 745 people live here in 343 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $56,953, below the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 51.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wheatland, IN
- County: Knox County
- Land area: 49 sq mi
- Population: 745
- Median household income: $56,953
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 745 |
| Households | 343 |
| Median household income | $56,953 |
| Income per person | $29,232 |
| Median age | 51.5 |
| Homeowners | 84.5% |
| Median home value | $129,300 |
| Median rent | $824 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Broadband internet | 72.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 12.5% |
| $35–50K | 5.2% |
| $50–75K | 41.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 2.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 12.1% |
| 25–34 | 2.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 16.1% |
| 75+ | 14.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.0% |
| Owned outright | 45.8% |
| Rented | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 12.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.5% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.1% |
Businesses in 47597
12 business establishments with 40 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47557 — Monroe City town, IN (5.5 mi)
- 47501 — Washington city, IN (6.7 mi)
- 47573 — Ragsdale CDP, IN (7.2 mi)
- 47512 — Ragsdale CDP, IN (9.6 mi)
- 47516 — Emison CDP, IN (11.2 mi)
- 47591 — Vincennes city, IN (11.2 mi)
- 47567 — Petersburg city, IN (12.4 mi)
- 47558 — Montgomery town, IN (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 47597
- Wheatland, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- 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) 47597, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47597 in?
- 47597 is a Wheatland, IN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47597 in?
- 47597 is in Knox County.
- What is the population of 47597?
- About 745 people (±201), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 961.
- What is the median household income in 47597?
- $56,953 (±$9,439), 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 47597?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47597 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47597?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47557 (5.5 mi, Monroe City), 47501 (6.7 mi, Washington), 47573 (7.2 mi, Ragsdale), 47512 (9.6 mi, Ragsdale), 47516 (11.2 mi, Emison) and 47591 (11.2 mi, Vincennes).
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