47501 ZIP Code
Washington, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47501 |
| City/Town: | Washington |
| County: | Daviess |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,168 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,901 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,099 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,752 |
| Median Home Value: | $146,300 |
| Land Area: | 139.4 sq miles
361.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6619, -87.1747 |
Population Information (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,168 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,660 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,508 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,237 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,162 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,303 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,229 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,070 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,166 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,238 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,252 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,152 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,261 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,797 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 837 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 464 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $146,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $855 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,752 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,025 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 727 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,443 | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,582 | 36.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,167 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 754 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 957 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,635 | 38.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,291 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,525 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,423 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 582 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,901 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,762 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,153 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,099 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,000 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,740 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 250 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,209 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,032 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,044 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 641 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,909 | 87.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 506 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 70 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 485 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,189 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,110 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,762 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,227 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 482 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 233 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 309 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 825 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 851 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 756 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,437 | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 753 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,239 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 395 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 227 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,821 | 78.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,183 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 333 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 380 | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 709 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,825 | 20.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 158 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,141 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 452 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 233 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 457 | 5.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,805 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 485 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 354 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 555 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,899 | 87.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,139 | 66.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,421 | 35.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,866 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,499 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,321 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,435 | 20.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 499 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 798 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,066 | 78.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 96 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 338 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 81 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 340 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 645 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 452 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 750 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,069 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 413 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 735 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 946 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 822 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 509 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,001 | 25.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 120 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 754 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,230 | 28.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,641 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 840 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 167 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,279 | 60.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 613 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,924 | 27.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 68 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 84 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 482 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,217 | 31.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,478 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,848 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 300 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 896 | 20.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,092 | 24.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 721 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 940 | 21.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 424 | 9.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 70 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,200 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $453 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $855 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,025 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,488 | 49.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,288 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,435 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,594 | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,146 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,251 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,057 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,793 | 25.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,016 | 56.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 233 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 911 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,601 | 22.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,888 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 197 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 211 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,026 | 52.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,062 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 392 | 10.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,639 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 970 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,765 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,923 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 103 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,487 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,333 | 45.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,590 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,379 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,015 | 42.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,234 | 51.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 308 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 130 | 5.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,990 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 84 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,178 | 1402.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,178 | 1402.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,178 | 1402.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 28 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 42 | 50.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 989 | 1177.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 66.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,931 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,157 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,774 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 971 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 654 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 149 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,025 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,389 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Washington, IN47501