ZIP Code 47714: Population, Income, Housing

State: IN
Total population: 32,132 Household income: $55,910 Rent: $970

Overview

Total population
32,132
Rent
$970
Year built
1958
Household income
$55,910
Per capita income
$32,770
Poverty rate
18.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.2 persons
Rent over 30% of income
49.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Indiana
County
Vanderburgh County
City
Evansville
Total population
32,132
Adults over 25
21,388
Total households
13,932
Household size
2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$55,910
Per capita income
$32,770
Poverty rate
18.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
49.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$970
Year built
1958
Households that rent
39.8%
Households that own
60.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
74.1%
Black
15.3%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
6.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
94.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
14,705 (95.3%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
732 (4.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
33.6%
High school graduate or GED
30.7%
Some college or associate degree
12.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 47714 with: Vanderburgh County, IN Evansville, IN Evansville metro area, IN Indiana United States

ZIP 47714

Total population32,132
Rent$970
Year built1958
Household income$55,910
Per capita income$32,770
Poverty rate18.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Vanderburgh County, IN

Total population180,117
Rent$985
Year built1970
Household income$61,648
Per capita income$36,840
Poverty rate14.3%
Unemployment rate3.7%

Evansville, IN

Total population116,116
Rent$975
Year built1961
Household income$53,387
Per capita income$32,690
Poverty rate18.4%
Unemployment rate4%

Evansville Metro Area, IN

Total population270,494
Rent$986
Year built1974
Household income$68,232
Per capita income$39,665
Poverty rate12.1%
Unemployment rate3.9%

Indiana State

Total population6,851,073
Rent$1,062
Year built1976
Household income$71,957
Per capita income$38,351
Poverty rate12.3%
Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP47714 CountyVanderburgh, INCityEvansville, INMetro AreaEvansville metro area, INStateIndianaCountryUnited States
Total population32,132180,117116,116270,4946,851,073334,922,499
Rent$970$985$975$986$1,062$1,413
Year built195819701961197419761980
Household income$55,910$61,648$53,387$68,232$71,957$80,734
Per capita income$32,770$36,840$32,690$39,665$38,351$44,673
Poverty rate18.7%14.3%18.4%12.1%12.3%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.7%4%3.9%4.2%4%

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Summary for 47714

Rent & Income

In 47714, the typical monthly rent is $970 and the typical household income is $55,910. Rent here is similar to Evansville and lower than Indiana, and household income is similar to Evansville and lower than Indiana. The estimated poverty rate is 18.7%, which is similar to the Evansville rate and higher than the Indiana rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.8% of households. About 49.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 47714 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 47714 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 47714 compares in Indiana (62 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $970 7 / 62 from lower rent $820 – $1,795
Household income $55,910 55 / 62 from higher income $49,195 – $177,679
Poverty rate 18.7% 52 / 62 from lower poverty 2% – 28.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Indiana with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 47714

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 7th out of 62 ZIP Codes in Indiana. In Indiana as a whole, the range goes from $820 in ZIP 47374 up to $1,795 in ZIP 46077.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 47714 ranks 55th out of 62 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $49,195 in ZIP 46201 up to $177,679 in ZIP 46077.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 52nd out of 62 ZIP Codes. Across Indiana, figures vary from 2% in ZIP 46033 up to 28.6% in ZIP 47906.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 47714 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $970 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 47714

Annual Household Income: $55,910

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 47714

Estimated Rate: 18.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 47714

In ZIP Code 47714, households that rent: 5,546 (39.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,546 39.8%
Owner-Occupied 8,386 60.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 47714

In ZIP Code 47714, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,755 (49.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,755 49.7%
Other renter households 2,791 50.3%
Total renter households 5,546 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 47714

Less than High School: 7,192 people (33.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,558 people (30.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,739 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,899 people (22.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,388

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.