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Clinton, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47842

Vermillion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,085
54/sq mi
$56,750
Median income
$119,400
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47842 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47842 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana, home to 10,085 residents across 186.1 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47842 reports a modest median household income of $56,750 (23% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,582. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $119,400 (38% below the state average), median rent at $742 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 47842 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermillion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 47842

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47842.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47842, Clinton, 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

10,085

Population

186.1

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 47842?

41.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$56,750

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$29,582

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47842 ranks nationally

Clinton, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,750 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,502

Total Housing Units

4,113

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$119,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$742

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47842 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 133
2021 +14.8% 153
2022 +19.3% 183
2023 -2.9% 178
2024 +3.9% 185

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 176 business establishments in ZIP 47842, employing approximately 2,810 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,889,000.

176

Businesses

2,810

Employees

$201.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 27 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 24 13.6%
Construction 22 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.1%
Finance and insurance 10 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.4%
Manufacturing 5 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.7%
Utilities 3 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 47842 vs 47884 →

ZIP 47842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47842 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47842 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47884 Universal, IN 229 4.4 mi
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 6.4 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 5.9 mi
47847 Dana, IN 1,077 10.2 mi
47860 Mecca, IN 321 7.7 mi
47854 Hillsdale, IN 849 8.9 mi
47862 Montezuma, IN 1,610 8.9 mi
61955 Vermilion, IL 157 9.5 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermillion County

47928 standard
Cayuga, IN
Pop: 2,047
47974 standard
Perrysville, IN
Pop: 1,186
47847 standard
Dana, IN
Pop: 1,077
47854 standard
Hillsdale, IN
Pop: 849
47966 standard
Newport, IN
Pop: 461
47884 standard
Universal, IN
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Vermillion County Clinton, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47842 in? ▼
ZIP code 47842 (Clinton) is located in Vermillion County, Indiana. Vermillion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermillion-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47842? ▼
ZIP code 47842 in Clinton, IN has a population of 10,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47842? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47842 is $56,750, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47842? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47842 is $119,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47842? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47842 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47842? ▼
ZIP code 47842 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 2,810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47842? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47842 are: Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (27), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47842? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47842 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47842? ▼
In ZIP code 47842, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 47842? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47842 is 25.8 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 47842? ▼
In ZIP code 47842, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47842? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47842 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.