ZIP Code 47881

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Staunton · Clay County · Indiana

Population
465

451/sq mi

Median income
$51,146

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$86,100

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.7%

Median age 45.6

Land area
1.0 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47881 in Staunton, Indiana has a population of 465. The median household income is $51,146, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $86,100, 69% below the US average. 4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47881 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Staunton, Clay County, Indiana. The area is home to 465 residents, producing a population density of 451 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 47881 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47881 sits at $51,146 (31% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,185. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $86,100 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47881 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 47881 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 47881, Staunton, 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

465

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

451

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47881?

45.6

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
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 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$51,146

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$28,185

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.7%

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

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

117

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$86,100

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
47834 Brazil, IN 19,215 4.7 mi
47846 Cory, IN 638 7.7 mi
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 6.3 mi
47857 Knightsville, IN 571 6.0 mi
47853 Harmony, IN 134 7.3 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 8.3 mi
47871 Riley, IN 220 8.8 mi
47840 Centerpoint, IN 1,500 8.8 mi
47874 Rosedale, IN 3,414 10.7 mi
47837 Carbon, IN 1,231 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47881 in?
ZIP code 47881 (Staunton) 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 47881?
ZIP code 47881 in Staunton, IN has a population of 465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47881?
The median household income in ZIP 47881 is $51,146, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47881?
The median home value in ZIP 47881 is $86,100, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47881?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47881 is White at 99.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47881?
In ZIP code 47881, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.7% 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 47881?
In ZIP code 47881, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47881?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47881 is 15.4% 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 Staunton, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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