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 Moderate-density area
- $56,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47842 (Clinton, IN) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.6 in 2023 to 184.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,582. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,400 (38% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $742; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermillion County, so 47842 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 47842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47842.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47842?
41.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$56,750
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$29,582
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47842 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Clinton, 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)
$56,750 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
4,502housing units
4,502
Total Housing Units
4,113
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,400
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47805
Terre Haute (47805)
12,852 residents
- 47842
Clinton (47842)
10,085 residents
- 47862 1,610
Montezuma (47862)
1,610 residents
- 47847 1,077
Dana (47847)
1,077 residents
- 47854 849
Hillsdale (47854)
849 residents
- 47860 321
Mecca (47860)
321 residents
- 47884 229
Universal (47884)
229 residents
- 47863 205
New Goshen (47863)
205 residents
- 61955 157
Vermilion (61955)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47842 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47854
Hillsdale (47854)
$86,509 median income
- 47805
Terre Haute (47805)
$72,411 median income
- 47862
Montezuma (47862)
$65,625 median income
- 47884
Universal (47884)
$59,167 median income
- 47842
Clinton (47842)
$56,750 median income
- 47847
Dana (47847)
$53,924 median income
- 61955
Vermilion (61955)
$49,167 median income
- 47860
Mecca (47860)
$39,706 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47842, 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 (10,085 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 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.
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