PlainZIP

Staunton, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47881

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

465
451/sq mi
$51,146
Median income
$86,100
Median home value
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Staunton 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.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
451
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47881 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47881 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Staunton, Clay County, Indiana, home to just 465 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 451 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47881 reports a modest median household income of $51,146 (31% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,185. Poverty here runs at 15.4%, with unemployment measured at 8.2%. Median home value sits at $86,100 (56% below the state average), median rent at $850 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47881, plus 6 more within Clay County, give a clearer read than the 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 47881, Staunton, 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

465

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

451

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 47881 ranks nationally

Staunton, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,146 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47881 vs 47834 →

ZIP 47881 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 47881 ranks #9 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 47881 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 47881 ranks #null of 9 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
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

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 Staunton, IN Indiana

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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