ZIP Code 47660 in Oakland City, IN

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Oakland City, Indiana
Counties:Gibson County[Primary]
Pike County
Warrick County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:11:55:18 PM
Population:4,762 [See All]
Area Codes:812 / 930
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.3093, -87.2955
Land Area:87.156 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 47660 has 4,762 residents and 1,872 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 40.9 years, slightly older than the state (38.2) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (94.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,762Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,819Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,818Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:54.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$53,791Source: Census ACS
Households:1,872Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$132,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.39Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.84Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,9664,8955,0515,0415,0294,9994,8284,8974,8685,1134,9554,9454,819
Decennial Census4,934------------------4,762------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.9

Male Median Age: 40.3

Female Median Age: 41.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male137141160190160127136135131151168182152152105764540
Female120134131192169136132132110140129159179146137797178
Total257275291382329263268267241291297341331298242155116118
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,47495.09%
Black:541.15%
Hispanic:*901.91%
Asian:100.21%
American Indian:120.26%
Hawaiian:10.02%
Other:641.36%
Total:4,705100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,38850.15%40.3 years
Females:2,37449.85%41.5 years
Total:4,762100%40.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,70797.68%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:430.89%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:691.43%
Total Population:4,819100%
Total Native Population:4,75098.57%
Total Foreign-born Population:691.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $53,791, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,170 (39.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,244. Family households earn a median of $62,875 versus $47,303 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,572). By gender, male median income is $49,214 and female is $45,307, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,907 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.1%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$38,621$39,727$37,448$38,696$41,133$44,149$45,867$49,291$48,547$46,120$50,341$52,303$53,791
Median Family Income$47,253$46,708$45,427$46,615$48,782$52,827$53,575$58,427$60,000$54,324$56,719$61,211$62,875
Median NonFamily Income$21,203$21,684$19,122$20,096$22,519$24,434$26,406$31,000$29,595$33,299$39,659$39,844$47,303
Median Male Income$37,267$36,578$37,736$38,875$43,542$49,188$45,685$51,023$50,066$44,267$48,583$54,444$49,214
Median Female Income$26,864$23,942$26,333$26,279$26,261$29,619$30,631$31,722$32,976$35,750$39,962$41,938$45,307
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,04550.36%
Unemployed:1122.76%
Not In Labor Force:1,90446.89%
Total:4,061100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:54126.45%
Service:34516.87%
Sales and Office:38818.97%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:26012.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:51124.99%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,045100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $132,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $44,900 (51.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,900. The median gross rent is $922, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $373 (67.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $244. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.46% (47.63% with a mortgage, 52.37% free-and-clear) and renters 27.54% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.21%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.20%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$87,700$88,400$86,400$86,900$82,100$86,700$88,800$88,300$89,700$96,900$101,500$121,400$132,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:224.35%
$500 to $999:32063.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:11121.94%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:5310.47%
Total:506100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$549$584$562$569$595$652$708$660$678$736$815$837$922
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):63434.51%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):69737.94%
Renter Occupied:50627.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,837100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,83788.79%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):23211.21%
Total Housing Units:2,069100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,75784.92%
Multi-Family Units:1004.83%
Other Units:21210.25%
Total Housing Units:2,069100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.70% 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 85.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 51.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 7.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.33%). College enrollment is 32.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:852.55%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:41512.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,27338.15%
Some college, no degree:55716.69%
Associate's degree:34910.46%
Bachelor's degree:33610.07%
Graduate or professional degree:3229.65%
Total:3,337100%
High school or higher:2,83785.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:65819.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,21455.30%
Public Insurance:2,42941.79%
No Insurance:1692.91%
Total:5,812100%
Has Health Insurance:5,64397.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty13.2%15.6%16.3%15.7%8.8%8.0%6.3%8.8%7.9%7.0%6.6%7.1%5.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:312.68%
Kindergarten:595.09%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):46740.33%
High school (grades 9-12):22019.00%
College or graduate school:38132.90%
Total:1,158100%
Early Childhood:907.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):74664.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 47660 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 75 business establishments, employing about 913 people with an annual payroll of $31,254,000. USPS data shows 2,016 residential mailboxes and 109 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,016Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:109Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,204Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,939Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:75Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,579,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$31,254,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:913Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 47660 is located in Gibson County, Indiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Indiana's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 47660. It covers 87.156 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.529 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:87.156 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.529 sq miSource: 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:1855710Source: Census
Place Name:Oakland City city; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


47665 | | 47654

Schools in ZIP Code 47660


ZIP Code 47660 is in the East Gibson School Corporation, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Oakland City Elementary School 945 S Franklin St-Suite B
Oakland City, IN 47660
District: East Gibson School Corporation
Waldo J Wood Memorial High 943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
District: East Gibson School Corporation
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs 945 S Franklin St - #a
Oakland City, IN 47660
District: East Gibson School Corporation
St Joseph School 427 S Stormont St
Princeton, IN 47670
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bethel Christian School 1520 S Main St
Princeton, IN 47670
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Cross School 202 S Church St
Fort Branch, IN 47648
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 47660


Oakland City University 138 N Lucretia St
Oakland City, IN 47660-1099
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville 5545 Vogel Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville 227 N. Green River Road
Evansville, IN 47715
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest 3501 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710-3398
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Avenue
Evansville, IN 47722
Type: Post Secondary
Wabash Valley College 2200 College Drive
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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