47165 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 47165, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

47165 is a zip code in Floyd County and Washington County, Indiana, which covers Greenville, Franklin, Howard, Jackson, Pierce, Polk, and Posey, with a total population of 7,026 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 47165 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 47165.

The estimated population of people living in 47165 is 7,026, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 47165 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,026
+9.05%
+11.79%
2020
6,443
+6.78%
-
2019
6,034
 -4.68% -
2018
6,330
+0.72%
-
2017
6,285
 - -

Population of 47165 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 47165 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.8%
97%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
1.9%
 +15.79%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 47165 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 47165 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 47165 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 47165 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 -2.2% 40 -7.19% 40.2 +0.75%
2020 41 -6.18% 43.1 -3.79% 39.9 -4.32%
2019 43.7 -3.1% 44.8 -8.2% 41.7 -1.42%
2018 45.1 +4.88% 48.8 +13.23% 42.3 -1.17%
2017 43 - 43.1 - 42.8 -

The median age of the 47165 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 47165 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 357 +31.96% 348 +4.13% 409 362
10 to 19 483 +16% 536 +18.24% 560 598
20 to 29 241 +67.6% 224 +15.97% 413 253
30 to 39 312 +36.39% 315 +52.1% 393 511
40 to 49 448 -28.14% 492 -29.41% 333 360
50 to 59 572 -16.8% 619 -10.94% 478 531
60 to 69 466 +25.34% 397 +47.68% 496 564
70+ 234 +86.47% 241 +26.49% 467 298

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 47165 zip code is $63,028.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 47165.

  • Under 25
    $21,563.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,889.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,077.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,931.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 47165 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 47165, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 47165 is currently $74,221.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.10% of households in 47165 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 47165 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 47165 is $28,592.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 47165 by the total population of 47165.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 47165 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 47165 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.87%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 47165 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 47165 zip over the age of 16 is 5,540.

Of those people, a total of 61.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 47165 is 57.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 47165 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 443 44.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 194 91.20% 20.30%
25 to 29 years 472 89.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 238 86.60% 7.30%
35 to 44 years 1,086 83.00% 7.20%
45 to 54 years 764 70.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 518 74.50% 11.70%
60 to 64 years 600 51.20% 9.10%
65 to 74 years 817 24.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 408 12.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 47165. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,476 60.80% 5.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 56 87.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 127 97.60% 22.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,380 60.10% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 47165 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 47165 is 3,198, with median earnings of $41,217.00.

Women in 47165 are earning approximately 90.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,198 $41,217.00
Male 1,807 $44,886.00
Female 1,391 $40,596.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 47165 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 261 $51,792.00
Business and Financial 111 $41,836.00
Computer and Mathematical 129 $41,781.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $63,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $55,625.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 133 $42,156.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 277 $66,847.00
Healthcare Support 47 $20,446.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $23,333.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 127 $10,863.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $30,250.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $15,353.00
Sales 235 $30,740.00
Office and Administrative Support 381 $41,173.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 164 $46,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 222 $56,429.00
Production 487 $34,353.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $36,619.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 47165 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 47165.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 213 $64,097.00 48 $50,667.00
Business and Financial 34 $42,222.00 77 $41,685.00
Computer and Mathematical 66 $51,786.00 63 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $63,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $44,438.00 102 $41,188.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 43 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $58,362.00 233 $70,099.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 34 $21,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 106 $11,134.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $0.00 36 $23,333.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 59 $15,609.00
Sales 134 $30,255.00 101 $35,848.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $29,211.00 339 $41,404.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $46,583.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 219 $56,607.00 3 $0.00
Production 410 $34,259.00 77 $42,614.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $36,721.00 5 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,679 households in 47165, with an average household size of 2.62 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,037 families living in the 47165 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 47165:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,427 241 369 642
Average Household Size 2.95 3.85 3.28 1.05
Total Families 1,427 241 369 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.59 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 2,037 families living in 47165, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 47165:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,034 housing units in 47165.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,679 88.30%
Vacant 355 11.70%

12.39% of the total 3,034 housing units in 47165 are rental units. This is approximately 376 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,284 are occupied by the owner - or 75.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 47165 is $765.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 47165 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    19
  • Less than $500
    87
  • $500 to $999
    199
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    72
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 47165 is $148,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 47165 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    150
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    558
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    440
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    462
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    455
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    176
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 47165. The chart below shows the number of properties in 47165 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    229
  • 1940 to 1949
    183
  • 1950 to 1959
    194
  • 1960 to 1969
    134
  • 1970 to 1979
    379
  • 1980 to 1989
    420
  • 1990 to 1999
    723
  • 2000 to 2009
    442
  • 2010 to 2013
    239
  • 2014 or later
    91

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 47165 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    82
  • 1 vehicle available
    645
  • 2 vehicles available
    857
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,095

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 47165 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 47165 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 47165.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    47
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    123
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    105
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    158
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    599
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    195
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    294
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    177
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    243
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    611
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    126
  • 90 or more minutes
    173

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 47165 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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