Zip code 47660: Oakland City, Indiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 47660
47660 is a small-town zip code in Oakland City, Indiana (Gibson County), covering 87 sq mi of land. About 4,966 people live here, or 57 per square mile. The median resident is 43.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $57,472 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $146,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $921 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.9 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.
How 47660 compares
- 89thU.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%106th of 745 in IN
- Veterans8.8%83rdU.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%162nd of 745 in IN
- Median age43.780thU.S. 38.9 · IN 38.1213th of 745 in IN
- Housing vacancy12.1%79thU.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%197th of 742 in IN
- Homeownership rate74.6%65thU.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%519th of 742 in IN
- 49thU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.452184th of 740 in IN
- Government workers12.9%43rdU.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%254th of 745 in IN
- Average commute23.9 min36thU.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min468th of 726 in IN
- Median earnings per worker$42,43331stU.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609493rd of 740 in IN
- Per capita income$33,21628thU.S. $44,673 · IN $38,351431st of 744 in IN
- 28thU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%340th of 745 in IN
- Poverty rate7.1%26thU.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%504th of 742 in IN
- Broadband access88.6%26thU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%380th of 742 in IN
- Residents under 1818.4%21stU.S. 22% · IN 23.3%594th of 745 in IN
- 21stU.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%482nd of 745 in IN
- Median household income$57,47217thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957582nd of 719 in IN
- 15thU.S. $1,413 · IN $1,062327th of 640 in IN
- Uninsured rate3.3%15thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%587th of 745 in IN
- 14thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%453rd of 744 in IN
- Median home value$146,3009thU.S. $332,700 · IN $218,200535th of 719 in IN
- Population4,9668thU.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073302nd of 745 in IN
- Population density57/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi487th of 745 in IN
- Diversity index13.87thU.S. 61.4 · IN 41.4403rd of 745 in IN
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%445th of 745 in IN
- Tech workers0.4%5thU.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%520th of 745 in IN
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%537th of 716 in IN
- Work from home3.1%3rdU.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%610th of 745 in IN
- 3rdU.S. 10% · IN 8%622nd of 745 in IN
| Measure | 47660 | Gibson | IN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 23.7% | 18.2% | 16.8% | 17.2% | 106th of 745 | |
| Veterans | 8.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 162nd of 745 | |
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.2 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 213th of 745 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.1% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 197th of 742 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 76.7% | 70.6% | 65.2% | 519th of 742 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.434 | 0.411 | 0.452 | 0.483 | 184th of 740 | |
| Government workers | 12.9% | 8.6% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 254th of 745 | |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 20.6 min | 24.1 min | 26.4 min | 468th of 726 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,433 | $46,600 | $46,609 | $49,666 | 493rd of 740 | |
| Per capita income | $33,216 | $34,681 | $38,351 | $44,673 | 431st of 744 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 2.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 340th of 745 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 504th of 742 | |
| Broadband access | 88.6% | 88.9% | 89.9% | 91% | 380th of 742 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.4% | 23.7% | 23.3% | 22% | 594th of 745 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 482nd of 745 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $57,472 | $67,573 | $71,957 | $80,734 | 582nd of 719 | |
| Median gross rent | $921 | $935 | $1,062 | $1,413 | 327th of 640 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.3% | 3.7% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 587th of 745 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.3% | 18.5% | 29.5% | 35.7% | 453rd of 744 | |
| Median home value | $146,300 | $180,000 | $218,200 | $332,700 | 535th of 719 | |
| Population | 4,966 | 33,000 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 | 302nd of 745 | |
| Population density | 57/sq mi | 68/sq mi | 191/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 487th of 745 | |
| Diversity index | 13.8 | 18.6 | 41.4 | 61.4 | 403rd of 745 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 1.6% | 6.3% | 14.1% | 445th of 745 | |
| Tech workers | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 520th of 745 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 29.2% | 35.9% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 537th of 716 | |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 3.6% | 10.7% | 15.1% | 610th of 745 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.5% | 7.6% | 8% | 10% | 622nd of 745 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black0.6%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,919
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 68.6%
- Married couples
- 56.3%
- Living alone
- 26.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.8%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,182
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Vacant
- 12.1%
- Median year built
- 1966
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 29.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 13.5%
- Home value to income
- 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 47660 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,917 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,297 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $47,517 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,438 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,396 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.7%
- Households with broadband
- 88.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 62.8%
- No internet access
- 11.4%
- Without health insurance
- 3.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oakland City
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Gibson County
- Center point
- 38.2961° N, 87.3281° W
- Land area
- 87 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
47660 spans 3 counties
- Gibson County64% of land
- Pike County35% of land
- Warrick County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Oakland City1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 47660
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47683 | Somerville, IN | 3 mi | — |
| 47654 | Mackey, IN | 4.5 mi | — |
| 47584 | Spurgeon, IN | 5 mi | $53,250 |
| 47647 | Buckskin, IN · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 47619 | Lynnville, IN | 7.2 mi | $64,188 |
| 47649 | Francisco, IN | 7.8 mi | $63,060 |
| 47598 | Winslow, IN | 9.1 mi | $68,601 |
| 47585 | Stendal, IN | 9.3 mi | $88,141 |
| 47613 | Elberfeld, IN | 11 mi | $112,112 |
| 47567 | Petersburg, IN | 12 mi | $72,665 |
| 47648 | Fort Branch, IN | 13 mi | $65,000 |
| 47590 | Velpen, IN | 13 mi | $104,773 |
Zip codes like 47660 elsewhere
Questions about 47660
What city is zip code 47660?
47660 is assigned to Oakland City, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 47660 in?
47660 is mostly in Gibson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 47660?
About 4,966 people live in 47660, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 47660 in?
47660 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 47660?
The median household income in 47660 is $57,472.
What zip codes are near 47660?
The closest zip codes to 47660 are 47683, 47654, 47584, 47647, 47619.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47660, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.