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ZIP Code 47597
Wheatland, IN, Knox County
Population
745
Land area
49sq mi
People per sq mi
15
City
Wheatland
ZIP 47597 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 47597 at a glance
- ZIP 47597 (Wheatland) is 92% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,953, 21% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,300 (41% below Indiana) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for ZIP 47597
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 47597, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,953
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$129,300
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
3.2%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
28.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
12
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
40
$2.38M annual payroll
PPP loans
$751K
39 loans
Campaign donations
$2,313
32% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 47597, 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
87° / 24°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 47597, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 47597
ZIP codes near 47597
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 47557Monroe City | 5.7 mi | 47.3 |
| 47573Ragsdale | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| 47501Washington | 7.3 mi | 139.4 |
| 47512Bicknell | 9.9 mi | 47.9 |
| 47516Bruceville | 12 mi | 29.1 |
| 47591Decker | 12 mi | 166.5 |
| 47567Petersburg | 12 mi | 115.5 |
| 47558Montgomery | 13 mi | 85.7 |
| 47528Edwardsport | 14 mi | 19.7 |
| 47568Plainville | 15 mi | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 47597?
- ZIP code 47597 is in Wheatland, IN (Knox County).
- What county is ZIP code 47597 in?
- ZIP code 47597 is mostly in Knox County, Indiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 47597?
- About 745 people live in the 47597 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.