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Jefferson County
Canaan, IN
47224
47224 ZIP Code — Canaan, IN
Jefferson County, Indiana
ZIP code 47224 is located in
Canaan ,
Indiana ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 24.44 square miles and serves a population of
522 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47224
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $55,568. Poverty affects 49% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47224 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
522
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
24.44 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
38.8834
Longitude
-85.2249
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.0%
49.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
19.3%
33.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
15.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$55,568
Median household income
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 231 44.3% 18 and over 291 55.7% 65 and over 61 11.7% Median age 34.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.0%
49.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
19.3%
33.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
15.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.5%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 18.6% $25k–$35k 5.6% $35k–$50k 8.7% $50k–$75k 25.5% $75k–$100k 16.8% $100k–$150k 18.6% $150k–$200k 6.2% Median income $55,568
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 4.7% Single-family detached 79.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.7% Median rooms 6.9 Avg household size (owned) 3.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.5% 2000–2009 19.5% 1990–1999 40.2% 1980–1989 6.5% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 4.1% 1939 or earlier 20.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 24.9% 3 bedrooms 57.4% 4 bedrooms 17.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 42.2% 2 vehicles 21.1% 3 or more 29.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 50.9% Fuel oil 8.7% Wood 34.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 86 53.4% Cohabiting couple 7 4.3% Male householder, no spouse 41 25.5% Female householder, no spouse 27 16.8% Households with children under 18 43 26.7% Households with seniors (65+) 61 37.9% Average household size 3.24
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.9% 30.9% Married 48.0% 51.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 14.4% Divorced 22.0% 3.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.1% Bachelor's or higher 16.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 40 17.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 75 33.2% High school 100 44.2% College / grad school 11 4.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Professional & management
15.9%
Transportation & utilities
14.6%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.8% Service 11.3% Sales & office 10.6% Natural resources & construction 9.3% Production & transportation 35.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.9% Government 15.2% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 6.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 25.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 43.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
29.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 10.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 34.4% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.8% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 26.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 24.1% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 9.3%
Disability % Any disability 4.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.0% 65 and over 8.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.7% Public insurance 44.6% No insurance 9.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 456 87.4% 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) 522 100.0% Born in same state 522 100.0% Born in different state 457 87.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 77 14.8%
Ancestry Count % Italian 15 2.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.8% Internet access 81.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47224
What city is ZIP code 47224 in?
ZIP code 47224 is primarily assigned to Canaan, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47224 in?
ZIP code 47224 falls within Jefferson County, Indiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47224?
49% of residents in ZIP code 47224 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 47224 family-oriented?
44% of residents in ZIP code 47224 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 47224 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 47224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 47224 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 47224 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 47224 in?
ZIP code 47224 observes the EST timezone.
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