ZIP Code 47578, Indiana
ZIP Code 47578 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 47578 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Greene County / Knox County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 566. The land area covers 43.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 566 | ±169 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 61 yrs | ±9.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 290 | ±94 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 328 | ±100 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 290 | ±94 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±31 |
| Median Home Value | $112,300 | ±$6,648 |
| Median Gross Rent | $683 | ±$166 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,641 | ±$2,638 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,606 | ±$5,512 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 28 | ±20 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 226 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.5% | ±12.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF GREENE
GUS Population: 31,219 (2024)
ID: 163432
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GREENE CO AUDITOR
1 E MAIN ST, BLOOMFIELD IN 47424-2410
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Montgomery, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Montgomery, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Carlisle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Carlisle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Dugger, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Linton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Linton, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vincennes University
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College | 22.4 mi away | 1002 N First St, Vincennes, IN, 47591 |
8128888888
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SANDBORN BRANCH
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 112 NORTH ANDERSON, SANDBORN, IN, 47578 |
(812) 694-8403
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Vincennes Beauty College
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College Vocational | 23.0 mi away | 12 S Second St, Vincennes, IN, 47591 |
8128821086
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BICKNELL-VIGO TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 201 WEST 2ND STREET, BICKNELL, IN, 47512 |
(812) 735-2317
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LINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 95 SE 1ST STREET, LINTON, IN, 47441 |
(812) 847-7802
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ODON WINKELPLECK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 202 WEST MAIN STREET, ODON, IN, 47562 |
(812) 636-4949
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CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 201 NORTH LEDGERWOOD STREET, CARLISLE, IN, 47838 |
(812) 398-4480
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DUGGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 8007 EAST MAIN STREET, DUGGER, IN, 47848 |
(812) 648-2822
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WASHINGTON CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 300 WEST MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, IN, 47501 |
(812) 254-4586
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BLOOMFIELD-EASTERN GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 125 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET, BLOOMFIELD, IN, 47424 |
(812) 384-4125
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ELNORA, IN US, located 5.6 miles from ZCTA5 47578. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.6° | 23.0° | 31.3° | 3.41" | 5.3" |
| February | 45.0° | 26.2° | 35.6° | 2.80" | 5.4" |
| March | 57.0° | 34.6° | 45.8° | 3.85" | 2.3" |
| April | 68.7° | 44.7° | 56.7° | 5.49" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.9° | 55.4° | 66.6° | 5.65" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 63.1° | 74.0° | 5.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.6° | 65.7° | 76.7° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.6° | 63.7° | 75.2° | 3.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.0° | 56.3° | 69.2° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.5° | 45.5° | 58.0° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.9° | 35.4° | 45.1° | 3.90" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.7° | 27.8° | 35.7° | 3.83" | 4.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandborn town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| Westphalia CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Edwardsport town | Town | 5.8 mi | — |
| Elnora town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
| Plainville town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
| Pleasantville CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 47578. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.