ZIP Code 47841

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Clay City · Clay County · Indiana

Population
2,138

13/sq mi

Median income
$71,346

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$116,300

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.5%

Median age 40

Land area
171.0 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47841 in Clay City, Indiana has a population of 2,138. The median household income is $71,346, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $116,300, 58% below the US average. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47841 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.0 square miles in Clay City, Clay County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,138 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47841 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47841 sits at $71,346 (3% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,012. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $116,300 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47841 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 47841 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 47841

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47841.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47841, Clay City, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,138

Population

171.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47841?

40.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$71,346

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$37,012

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,091

Total Housing Units

968

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$116,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 47841, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,110,000.

51

Businesses

231

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 23.5%
Retail trade 10 19.6%
Construction 6 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.9%

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 47841 vs 47858 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47858 Lewis, IN 698 6.3 mi
47427 Coal City, IN 1,093 5.9 mi
47846 Cory, IN 638 8.2 mi
47438 Jasonville, IN 4,798 8.9 mi
47840 Centerpoint, IN 1,500 9.9 mi
47833 Bowling Green, IN 1,010 9.4 mi
47471 Worthington, IN 2,727 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47841 in?
ZIP code 47841 (Clay City) is located in Clay County, Indiana. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47841?
ZIP code 47841 in Clay City, IN has a population of 2,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47841?
The median household income in ZIP 47841 is $71,346, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47841?
The median home value in ZIP 47841 is $116,300, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47841 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47841?
ZIP code 47841 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47841 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (10), Construction (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47841?
In ZIP code 47841, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 47841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47841 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47841?
In ZIP code 47841, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47841 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Clay City, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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