ZIP Code 47846

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Cory · Clay County · Indiana

Population
638

8/sq mi

Median income
$77,228

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,800

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 38.3

Land area
81.8 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47846 in Cory, Indiana has a population of 638. The median household income is $77,228, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $121,800, 56% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.8 square miles in Cory, Clay County, Indiana. The area is home to 638 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 47846 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47846 sits at $77,228 (5% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $73,954. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $121,800 (37% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 47846 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 →

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 47846, Cory, 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

638

Population

81.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47846?

38.3

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$77,228

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$73,954

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

327

Total Housing Units

327

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$121,800

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 47846, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,610,000.

11

Businesses

38

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 7 63.6%

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 47846 vs 47881 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47881 Staunton, IN 465 7.7 mi
47871 Riley, IN 220 5.6 mi
47858 Lewis, IN 698 7.9 mi
47840 Centerpoint, IN 1,500 7.9 mi
47841 Clay City, IN 2,138 8.2 mi
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 8.5 mi
47866 Pimento, IN 347 9.0 mi
47857 Knightsville, IN 571 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47846 in?
ZIP code 47846 (Cory) 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 47846?
ZIP code 47846 in Cory, IN has a population of 638 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47846?
The median household income in ZIP 47846 is $77,228, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47846?
The median home value in ZIP 47846 is $121,800, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47846 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47846?
ZIP code 47846 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47846?
In ZIP code 47846, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47846?
In ZIP code 47846, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47846 is 6.4% 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 Cory, 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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