Cannelton, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47520
Perry County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,267
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,882
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cannelton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47520 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47520 covers 210.8 square miles in Cannelton, Perry County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,267 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Tell City time zone.
ZIP 47520 reports a modest median household income of $50,882 (31% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,479. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,200 (16% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $736; owner occupancy is 71.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Perry County, so 47520 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 47520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cannelton, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47520.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47520, Cannelton, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,267
Population
210.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Indiana/Tell City
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47520?
43.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,882
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$31,479
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47520 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Cannelton, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,882 11th percentile higher than 11% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,420housing units
1,420
Total Housing Units
1,288
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,200
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$736
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 47520, employing approximately 229 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,182,000.
33
Businesses
229
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 24.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47520 vs 47574 →
ZIP 47520 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47586
Tell City (47586)
10,932 residents
- 47520 3,267
Cannelton (47520)
3,267 residents
- 47551 649
Leopold (47551)
649 residents
- 47525 382
Derby (47525)
382 residents
- 40170 344
Stephensport (40170)
344 residents
- 40171 243
Union Star (40171)
243 residents
- 47574 148
Rome (47574)
148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47520 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47551
Leopold (47551)
$68,859 median income
- 47586
Tell City (47586)
$60,587 median income
- 47520
Cannelton (47520)
$50,882 median income
- 40171
Union Star (40171)
$45,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47520 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47520, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,267 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47520 in?
ZIP code 47520 (Cannelton) is located in Perry County, Indiana. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47520?
ZIP code 47520 in Cannelton, IN has a population of 3,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47520?
The median household income in ZIP 47520 is $50,882, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47520?
The median home value in ZIP 47520 is $162,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47520 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47520?
ZIP code 47520 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47520?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47520 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47520?
In ZIP code 47520, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47520?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47520 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47520?
In ZIP code 47520, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47520 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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