| City: | Westphalia, Indiana |
| County: | Knox County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:08:36 PM |
| Population: | 191 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 812 / 930 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.8553, -87.2269 |
| Land Area: | 4.768 sq mi |
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Westphalia is a compact rural community in Knox County, Indiana, covering just 2 square miles with a population of 191 residents. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having some street delivery routes, the Westphalia post office maintains exactly 93 PO Boxes for 93 households.
The town's street layout combines a traditional numbered grid (1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street) with highway corridors along State Road 58 and State Road 67. Delivery uses both city carrier routes and rural routes, typical of small Indiana communities where town and countryside meet. Half the housing stock predates 1939, pointing to Westphalia's long-established character as a 19th-century rural settlement.
Despite the small population, median household income reaches $98,438, well above typical small-town levels. This isn't a retirement community (median age: 43.8 years) or a seasonal destination. The combination of rural location, older housing stock, and strong incomes suggests a working community that has retained its agricultural-era footprint while residents commute to regional employment centers.
This ZIP code is classified as a PO Box Only Zone. Mail delivery uses PO Boxes at the Westphalia Post Office. Use this format:
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Westphalia, IN 47596Street names combine a traditional numbered grid with major state highway corridors, typical of small Indiana towns where historic downtown meets rural roads.
ZIP Code 47596 has 191 residents and 93 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 43.8 years, older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 191Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 94Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 40.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $93,958Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 93Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $92,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 125 | 140 | 87 | 84 | 79 | 60 | 49 | 82 | 71 | 50 | 71 | 118 | 81 | 94 |
| Decennial Census | 202 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 191 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.8
Male Median Age: 42.9
Female Median Age: 45.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| White: | 190 | 99.48% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.52% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 97 | 50.79% | 42.9 years |
| Females: | 94 | 49.21% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 191 | 100% | 43.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 94 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 94 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 94 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $93,958, which is considerably higher than the state median ($70,051), is up $79,687 (558.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,958. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.0%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Sales (31.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $14,271 | $25,962 | $33,906 | $33,438 | $34,722 | $36,813 | $0 | $39,531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,771 | $98,438 | $93,958 |
| Median Family Income | $46,154 | $46,103 | $0 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,563 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,341 | $12,578 | $13,654 | $0 | $34,722 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $45,588 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,042 | $43,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 54 | 57.45% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 9.57% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 31 | 32.98% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 20.37% |
| Service: | 9 | 16.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 31.48% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 31.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 54 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $92,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $33,300 (55.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), is down $452 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.58% (36.36% with a mortgage, 63.64% free-and-clear) and renters 25.42% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $59,600 | $93,900 | $0 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,500 | $97,700 | $93,200 | $92,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $452 | $451 | $517 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 27.12% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 28 | 47.46% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 25.42% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 38 | 64.41% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 15 | 25.42% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 10.17% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 41.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 21 | 22.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 28 | 29.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 45 | 47.87% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 94 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 94 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 53 | 48.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 56 | 51.38% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 109 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 47.1% | 53.3% | 34.6% | 41.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 47596 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,238Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47596 is located in Knox County, Indiana, within the Vincennes, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47180) and Indiana's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 38,440 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 47596. It covers 4.768 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Vincennes, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 38,440Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.768 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7255.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1883204Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Westphalia CDP; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47596 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.