| City: | Riley, Indiana |
| County: | Vigo County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:10:03 PM |
| Population: | 235 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 812 / 930 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3894, -87.2995 |
| Land Area: | 0.086 sq mi |
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Riley is a small unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana, with 235 residents living across just 0.08 square miles. This isn't quite a traditional town with full services, but rather a compact rural settlement along State Road 46 East. Despite its size, the Riley post office maintains 107 PO Boxes serving 89 local households plus surrounding rural areas.
This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery method for the immediate area. While the ZIP code does include one City carrier route and one Rural route covering 35 delivery points, the post office remains the primary mail access point. The 1.2-to-1 ratio of PO Boxes to households shows the facility serves people beyond the village limits, likely from nearby unincorporated areas along State Roads 46 and 159.
Riley sits within the Terre Haute metro area, with nearby subdivisions like Lockport and Lakewood just 0.1 miles away. The community has a median age of 33.9 years and a median household income of $72,813. Most residents (76%) own their homes, and the housing stock is notably old, with 191 of the area's units built before 1939. Street names like E 1st St, E Mulberry St, and S Washington St suggest an old town grid, though few delivery points remain on these streets today.
The village supports 5 small businesses employing 10 people total. With 22.1% of workers reporting remote work and significant employment in transportation and warehousing (135 workers), Riley functions as a bedroom community where residents commute to jobs in the larger Terre Haute area.
Mail addressed to Riley must use a PO Box or general delivery at the post office. Standard street addressing is not available for most locations in this ZIP code.
Street names suggest a historic town grid (1st St, Washington St) intersected by state highways, though most current delivery points are along State Road 46.
ZIP Code 47871 has 235 residents and 89 households (average 2.64 persons per household). The median age is 33.9 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (3.0%, slightly higher than the state average of 0.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 235Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 441Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,732.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $77,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 89Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $108,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.84Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 203 | 216 | 179 | 165 | 171 | 136 | 162 | 246 | 321 | 453 | 552 | 511 | 479 | 441 |
| Decennial Census | 220 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 235 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.9
Male Median Age: 33.4
Female Median Age: 38.5
| 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 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 30 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 8 | 24 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| White: | 219 | 96.05% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 3.07% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.88% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 228 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 122 | 51.91% | 33.4 years |
| Females: | 113 | 48.09% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 235 | 100% | 33.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 440 | 99.77% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 441 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 441 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $77,083, which is far above the state median ($70,051), is up $40,208 (109.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,833. Family households earn a median of $82,679 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,679). By gender, male median income is $38,750 and female is $42,917, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,167 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.9%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 16.9%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,875 | $37,188 | $36,071 | $38,500 | $43,333 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $40,000 | $46,250 | $42,188 | $48,333 | $55,125 | $72,813 | $77,083 |
| Median Family Income | $36,094 | $35,469 | $36,964 | $39,750 | $58,750 | $60,000 | $61,875 | $46,181 | $48,352 | $48,092 | $50,764 | $56,188 | $73,906 | $82,679 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,750 | $23,750 | $22,083 | $26,125 | $25,875 | $26,786 | $26,786 | $32,813 | $35,500 | $27,500 | $22,330 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,875 | $40,625 | $42,083 | $40,625 | $41,563 | $40,938 | $42,000 | $39,167 | $42,188 | $41,042 | $41,058 | $45,395 | $49,615 | $38,750 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $20,000 | $27,188 | $27,143 | $27,321 | $32,917 | $32,500 | $32,321 | $33,750 | $24,492 | $27,292 | $27,321 | $31,250 | $42,917 |
| Employed: | 201 | 57.26% |
| Unemployed: | 41 | 11.68% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 109 | 31.05% |
| Total: | 351 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 72 | 35.82% |
| Service: | 37 | 18.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 15.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 7.46% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 22.89% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 201 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $108,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $40,500 (59.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,300. The median gross rent is $864, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $234 (37.14%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $199. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.68% (83.90% with a mortgage, 16.10% free-and-clear) and renters 25.32% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.13%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.20%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $68,300 | $69,600 | $73,300 | $71,100 | $74,100 | $73,600 | $76,500 | $83,500 | $83,500 | $80,800 | $83,600 | $94,500 | $92,700 | $108,800 |
| Less than $500: | 12 | 30.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 21 | 52.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 10.00% |
| $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: | 3 | 7.50% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $630 | $682 | $665 | $608 | $594 | $600 | $594 | $1,036 | $1,063 | $848 | $835 | $935 | $921 | $864 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 99 | 62.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 12.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 40 | 25.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 158 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 158 | 85.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 26 | 14.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 184 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 168 | 91.30% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 4.89% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 3.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 184 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.20%, which is on par with the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 23.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 14.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (52.22%). College enrollment is 18.89%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 5.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 111 | 37.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 69 | 23.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 10.07% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 47 | 15.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 26 | 8.72% |
| Total: | 298 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 283 | 94.97% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 73 | 24.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 279 | 56.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 177 | 35.98% |
| No Insurance: | 36 | 7.32% |
| Total: | 492 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 456 | 92.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.8% | 19.7% | 15.6% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.0% | 15.7% | 25.2% | 24.4% | 23.5% | 29.9% | 23.7% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 3.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 23 | 25.56% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 47 | 52.22% |
| College or graduate school: | 17 | 18.89% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 3.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 73 | 81.11% |
ZIP Code 47871 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 4 people with an annual payroll of $101,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 143Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $20,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $101,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47871 is located in Vigo County, Indiana, within the Terre Haute, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45460) and Indiana's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 172,425 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 47871. It covers 0.086 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Terre Haute, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 172,425Source: Census |
| MSA: | Terre Haute, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.086 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: | 1864512Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Riley town; IndianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 47871 is in the Vigo County School Corporation, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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.