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ZIP Code 47578
Sandborn, IN, Knox County
Population
566
Land area
43.5sq mi
People per sq mi
13
City
Sandborn
ZIP 47578 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 47578 at a glance
- ZIP 47578 (Sandborn) is 93% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,641 a year, 21% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,300 (49% below Indiana) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for ZIP 47578
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 47578, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,641
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
91.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
61.0
Average commute
33.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
10
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
29
$1.45M annual payroll
PPP loans
$499K
24 loans
Campaign donations
$1,059
94% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 47578, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 47578, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 47578
ZIP codes near 47578
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 47596Westphalia | 2.8 mi | 4.8 |
| 47528Edwardsport | 5 mi | 19.7 |
| 47529Elnora | 6.1 mi | 31.3 |
| 47535Freelandville | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| 47443Lyons | 8.1 mi | 50.8 |
| 47568Plainville | 8.3 mi | 32 |
| 47441Linton | 10 mi | 65.8 |
| 47562Odon | 11 mi | 65.8 |
| 47512Bicknell | 11 mi | 47.9 |
| 47848Dugger | 11 mi | 16.3 |
| 47449Newberry | 12 mi | 21.3 |
| 47838Carlisle | 12 mi | 103.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 47578?
- ZIP code 47578 is in Sandborn, IN (Knox County).
- What county is ZIP code 47578 in?
- ZIP code 47578 is mostly in Knox County, Indiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 47578?
- About 566 people live in the 47578 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.