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Posey County
Griffin, IN
47616
47616 ZIP Code — Griffin, IN
Posey County, Indiana
ZIP code 47616 is located in
Griffin ,
Indiana ,
within Posey County .
It covers approximately 44.14 square miles and serves a population of
279 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47616
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $70,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $112,841. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
279
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
129
Geography
Land area
44.14 sq mi
Water area
3.27 sq mi
Latitude
38.1935
Longitude
-87.9065
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
39.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
13.3%
31.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
33.3%
26.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$112,841
Median household income
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 64 22.9% 18 and over 215 77.1% 65 and over 24 8.6% Median age 31.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 276 98.9% Two or more races 3 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
39.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
13.3%
31.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
33.3%
26.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 4.4% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 2.2% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 7.7% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 45.1% $150k–$200k 8.8% Median income $112,841
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $70,000 Median rent / month $428 Owner occupied 63.7% Renter occupied 36.3% Vacant 3.2% Single-family detached 86.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.8% Median rooms 8.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 2.1% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 2.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 10.6% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 71.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.1% 2 bedrooms 18.1% 3 bedrooms 34.0% 4 bedrooms 45.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 20.9% 2 vehicles 18.7% 3 or more 58.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.0% Electricity 13.2% Propane / LP gas 42.9% Wood 1.1% No fuel used 9.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 66 72.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 7 7.7% Female householder, no spouse 18 19.8% Households with children under 18 26 28.6% Households with seniors (65+) 16 17.6% Average household size 3.07
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.6% 29.2% Married 63.2% 54.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.8% 4.7% Divorced 3.5% 11.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
20.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.4% Bachelor's or higher 59.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 4.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 31.3% High school 6 5.2% College / grad school 68 59.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
49.3%
Agriculture & mining
30.4%
Professional & management
10.1%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 79.7% Service 0.7% Sales & office 13.0% Natural resources & construction 1.4% Production & transportation 5.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 32.6% Government 16.7% Self-employed 50.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 97.8% Carpool 2.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 18.7% Retirement income 23.1% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 39.4% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.5% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 64.9% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 4 1.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.1% Under 18 14.1% 18–64 years 9.9% 65 and over 12.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 90.7% Public insurance 14.3% No insurance 1.8% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 269 96.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 278 99.6% Born in same state 278 99.6% Born in different state 257 92.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 135 48.4% Italian 72 25.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.6% Internet access 97.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47616
What city is ZIP code 47616 in?
ZIP code 47616 is primarily assigned to Griffin, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47616 in?
ZIP code 47616 falls within Posey County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47616?
60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47616?
The median home value in ZIP code 47616 is $70,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47616?
The median household income in ZIP code 47616 is $112,841, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 47616?
ZIP code 47616 has an estimated population of 279 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47616 in?
ZIP code 47616 observes the CST timezone.
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