PlainZIP

Lewis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47858

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

698
9/sq mi
$49,473
Median income
$159,800
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47858 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47858 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lewis, Clay County, Indiana, home to just 698 residents across 82.1 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47858 reports a modest median household income of $49,473 (33% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $17,644. Local economic indicators show a 43.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $159,800 (17% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 43.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clay County, letting you compare 47858 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 47858, Lewis, 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

698

Population

82.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47858?

24.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

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?

$49,473

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$17,644

Per Capita Income

43.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47858 ranks nationally

Lewis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,473 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 20.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

294

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.5%
Renter 56.5%

$159,800

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 47858, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $618,000.

10

Businesses

23

Employees

$618K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47858 vs 47866 →

ZIP 47858 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 47858 ranks #4 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 47858 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 47858 ranks #7 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
47866 Pimento, IN 347 5.3 mi
47841 Clay City, IN 2,138 6.3 mi
47846 Cory, IN 638 7.9 mi
47855 Hymera, IN 546 6.4 mi
47438 Jasonville, IN 4,798 7.6 mi
47871 Riley, IN 220 9.4 mi
47879 Shelburn, IN 3,302 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
47846 standard
Cory, IN
Pop: 638
47857 standard
Knightsville, IN
Pop: 571

Related Areas

Clay County Lewis, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47858 in? ▼
ZIP code 47858 (Lewis) 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 47858? ▼
ZIP code 47858 in Lewis, IN has a population of 698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47858? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47858 is $49,473, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47858? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47858 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47858? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47858 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47858? ▼
ZIP code 47858 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47858? ▼
In ZIP code 47858, 20.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 47858? ▼
In ZIP code 47858, approximately 43.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47858? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47858 is 43.7% 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.