47542 ZIP Code
Huntingburg, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47542 |
| City/Town: | Huntingburg |
| County: | Dubois |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,761 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,361 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,149 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,131 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,700 |
| Land Area: | 79.3 sq miles
205.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2991, -86.9670 |
Population Information (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,761 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,802 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,959 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 636 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 729 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 765 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 700 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 869 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 984 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,038 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,014 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 942 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 750 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 714 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 383 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 237 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $749 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,131 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,945 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 186 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,967 | 75.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 978 | 24.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,062 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 522 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 459 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,585 | 42.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 755 | 12.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 494 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 979 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 268 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,361 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,038 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,707 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,149 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,138 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,999 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 123 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,390 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,606 | 92.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 317 | 6.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 76 | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,712 | 79.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 522 | 5.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 307 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,183 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,276 | 13.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,262 | 23.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 562 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 242 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,420 | 14.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47542 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 260 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 138 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 248 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 324 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 571 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 626 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 659 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 591 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 478 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 50 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47542 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,193 | 83.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 430 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 82 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 171 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47542 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 307 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,778 | 35.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 286 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 801 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 312 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 22 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 117 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 161 | 3.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 650 | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 243 | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 165 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 84 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,918 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,184 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,497 | 25.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 761 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47542 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,293 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,005 | 25.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 760 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 63 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 88 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47542 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,401 | 82.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 46 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 206 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 119 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 52 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 158 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 60 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 89 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47542 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 348 | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 356 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 469 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 669 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 503 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 276 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 482 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 412 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 598 | 14.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47542 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 286 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,113 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,974 | 47.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 673 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 73 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47542 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,700 | 43.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 716 | 18.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,383 | 35.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 106 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47542 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 179 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,162 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,709 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 895 | 22.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47542 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 223 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 579 | 19.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 647 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 423 | 14.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 679 | 22.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 369 | 12.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 33 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,132 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $407 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $749 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,945 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,772 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 661 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 803 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,130 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,136 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 899 | 22.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47542 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,656 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,030 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,923 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 79 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 622 | 17.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,290 | 35.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47542 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,443 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 169 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,268 | 51.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 561 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 385 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,168 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 371 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,679 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,025 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 98 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 558 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 369 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47542 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,708 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 982 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 745 | 75.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 160 | 16.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 102 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 7.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,760 | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 17 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,001 | 5888.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,001 | 5888.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,001 | 5888.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 9 | 52.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 992 | 5835.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47542 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,125 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,822 | 85.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,303 | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,276 | 14.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 18 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47542 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,945 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,598 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Huntingburg, IN47542