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Vanderburgh County, IN
4 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
Population
180,117
Land area
233sq mi
People per sq mi
772
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Vanderburgh County
Vanderburgh County at a glance
- Vanderburgh County is about 4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 92 counties in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $61,648 a year, 14% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,000 (16% below Indiana) and median rent is $985 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Evansville (116,116), Highland (5,114) and Melody Hill (3,243).
Local data for Vanderburgh County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes17
- Schools56
- Colleges6
- Libraries9
- Banks48
- Post Offices10
- Parks60
- Grocery Stores66
- Restaurants572
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment22
- Private Schools14
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities15
- Historic Places82
Housing and community stats
Vanderburgh County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,648
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$184,000
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$985/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (47,789), Irish Americans (18,956), Mexican Americans (4,756).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,472
107,429 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $7,679 per person
PPP loans
$511M
5,155 loans, 58,930 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.1M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Vanderburgh County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vanderburgh County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
903
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
461
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone82 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vanderburgh County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Vanderburgh County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Vanderburgh County, IN?
- Evansville is the largest city or town in Vanderburgh County, with about 116,116 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Vanderburgh County?
- Vanderburgh County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47708, 47710, 47711, 47712, 47713.
- What is the population of Vanderburgh County, IN?
- About 180,117 people live in Vanderburgh County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Vanderburgh County?
- Vanderburgh County borders Warrick County, Henderson County, KY, Gibson County, Posey County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023