47834 ZIP Code — Brazil, IN

Clay County, Indiana

ZIP code 47834 is located in Brazil, Indiana, within Clay County. It covers approximately 154.18 square miles and serves a population of 19,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47834

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 $139,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,519. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,215

population

154.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brazil	Acceptable
Brazil	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47837 Carbon (5.9 mi) 47874 Rosedale (9.6 mi) 46171 Reelsville (9.8 mi) 47840 Centerpoint (10.2 mi) 47805 Terre Haute (10.4 mi) 47803 Terre Haute (11 mi) 47846 Cory (12.2 mi) 47804 Terre Haute (13.9 mi) 47809 Terre Haute (14.9 mi) 47807 Terre Haute (15 mi) 47833 Bowling Green (15.1 mi) 47868 Poland (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,215
Population density	125 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	154.18 sq mi
Water area	1.71 sq mi
Latitude	39.5405
Longitude	-87.1360
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

19,215

Population

125

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$66,519

Median household income

$35,013

Per capita income

$139,300

Median home value

$805

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

6,664

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

546

Under 5

563

531

5–9

547

639

10–14

658

532

15–19

547

478

20–24

493

1,269

25–34

1,306

1,205

35–44

1,241

1,213

45–54

1,249

612

55–59

630

719

60–64

741

1,092

65–74

1,124

427

75–84

440

203

85+

210

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,259	22.2%
18 and over	14,956	77.8%
65 and over	3,496	18.2%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	18,174	92.8%
Two or more races	765	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	366	1.9%
Other race	129	0.7%
Black or African American	91	0.5%
Asian	55	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$66,519

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,300
Median rent / month	$805
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	57.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,857	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	564	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,249	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,075	26.8%
Households with children under 18	2,451	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,701	34.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	20.9%
Married	52.2%	51.7%
Separated	2.2%	1.3%
Widowed	3.6%	12.4%
Divorced	10.8%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	189	4.8%
Kindergarten	134	3.4%
Elementary school	2,055	51.7%
High school	1,009	25.4%
College / grad school	590	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 21.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,243	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,106	94.2%
Spanish	72	0.4%
Other Indo-European	44	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	28	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,014	99.0%
Born in same state	18,914	98.4%
Born in different state	15,900	82.7%
Foreign born	100	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	201	1.0%
Not a US citizen	157	78.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,022	10.5%
Arab	1,875	9.8%
Italian	1,649	8.6%
English	234	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	66	0.3%
Irish	47	0.2%
German	28	0.1%
Polish	28	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47834

What city is ZIP code 47834 in?

ZIP code 47834 is primarily assigned to Brazil, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47834 in?

ZIP code 47834 falls within Clay County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47834 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47834?

The median home value in ZIP code 47834 is $139,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 47834?

ZIP code 47834 has an estimated population of 19,215 residents, with a density of 125 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47834?

The median household income in ZIP code 47834 is $66,519, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47834 in?

ZIP code 47834 observes the EST timezone.