PlainZIP

Harmony, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47853

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

134
1,197/sq mi
$54,583
Median income
$136,100
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,197
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47853 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47853 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harmony, Clay County, Indiana, home to just 134 residents across 0.1 square miles, a density of 1,197 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47853 reports a modest median household income of $54,583 (26% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,472. Local economic indicators show a 12.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $136,100 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,078 monthly, and 79.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 47853 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 47853, Harmony, 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

134

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

1,197

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47853?

43.8

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$54,583

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$39,472

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47853 ranks nationally

Harmony, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,583 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

53

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$136,100

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,078

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 47853, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,000.

4

Businesses

12

Employees

$157K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47853 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 47853 ranks #7 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 47853 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 47853 ranks #6 of 7 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
47857 Knightsville, IN 571 1.4 mi
47834 Brazil, IN 19,215 2.7 mi
46171 Reelsville, IN 1,695 5.5 mi
47837 Carbon, IN 1,231 6.8 mi
47840 Centerpoint, IN 1,500 8.8 mi
47881 Staunton, IN 465 7.3 mi
47836 Bridgeton, IN 47 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

47834 standard
Brazil, IN
Pop: 19,215
47841 standard
Clay City, IN
Pop: 2,138
47840 standard
Centerpoint, IN
Pop: 1,500
47837 standard
Carbon, IN
Pop: 1,231
47858 standard
Lewis, IN
Pop: 698
47846 standard
Cory, IN
Pop: 638

Related Areas

Clay County Harmony, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47853 in? ▼
ZIP code 47853 (Harmony) 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 47853? ▼
ZIP code 47853 in Harmony, IN has a population of 134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47853? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47853 is $54,583, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47853? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47853 is $136,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47853? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47853 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47853? ▼
ZIP code 47853 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47853? ▼
In ZIP code 47853, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 47853? ▼
In ZIP code 47853, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47853? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47853 is 12.6% 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.