The zip code 47527 in Dubois, Indiana, is categorized as a community with Low Diversity as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 89% of the total. The Hispanic population represents 7%, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income in 2022 was $65,955, indicating an increase from previous years and suggesting a relatively stable economic environment.

Over the past decade, Dubois has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of the total. There are indications of a gradual shift towards becoming a Transitional Community. The white population has decreased from 99% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from not being reported in earlier years to 7% in 2022. Small but noticeable increases in black and multiracial populations have emerged. This trend suggests a slow but steady diversification of the community, though it remains predominantly white.

The median income has shown fluctuations over the years but has generally trended upward. From $67,645 in 2013 to $65,955 in 2022, with a peak of $74,290 in 2021. The population has also grown from 2,283 in 2013 to 2,467 in 2022, indicating a modest but consistent attraction to the area. The economic trends correlate with the demographic shifts in interesting ways. The period of highest income (2021) coincides with an increase in diversity, suggesting that the influx of new residents may be contributing to economic growth. The slight dip in median income from 2021 to 2022 occurred alongside a further increase in diversity, which could indicate a period of economic adjustment as the community composition changes.