47520 ZIP Code — Cannelton, IN

Perry County, Indiana

ZIP code 47520 is located in Cannelton, Indiana, within Perry County. It covers approximately 81.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47520

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 $132,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $54,038. 37% 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. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,909
population
81.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
47520 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Cannelton Acceptable
Cannelton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
42348 Hawesville (6.4 mi) 47586 Tell City (7.4 mi) 40170 Stephensport (7.7 mi) 47588 Troy (8.5 mi) 40111 Cloverport (9.8 mi) 47525 Derby (10.5 mi) 42351 Lewisport (11.9 mi) 47615 Grandview (13.7 mi) 40143 Hardinsburg (14.1 mi) 42368 Reynolds Station (15.3 mi) 40161 Rhodelia (15.5 mi) 40176 Webster (16.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,909
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 123
Geography
Land area 81.19 sq mi
Water area 2.48 sq mi
Latitude 37.9202
Longitude -86.6677
Timezone Central (CT)
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 50.6% 47.9% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 33.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 16.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.7% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,909
Population
36
People per sq mi
43.5
Median age
$54,038
Median household income
$27,878
Per capita income
$132,100
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
1,204
Housing units
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
82
Under 5
73
80
5–9
71
94
10–14
83
156
15–19
138
49
20–24
43
124
25–34
111
226
35–44
201
166
45–54
148
156
55–59
139
129
60–64
114
230
65–74
204
31
75–84
28
17
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1872424.9%
18 and over2,18575.1%
65 and over52618.1%
Median age43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%
Two or more races 1.8%
Black or African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,80295.8%
Two or more races541.8%
Black or African American341.2%
Hispanic or Latino150.5%
Other race120.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.6% 47.9% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 33.6% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 16.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 1.4% 1.7% 4.5%
Under $10k 6.1%
$10k–$15k 7.6%
$15k–$25k 14.6%
$25k–$35k 3.8%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 17.1%
$75k–$100k 16.1%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
$150k–$200k 1.2%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.1%
$10k–$15k7.6%
$15k–$25k14.6%
$25k–$35k3.8%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k17.1%
$75k–$100k16.1%
$100k–$150k18.8%
$150k–$200k1.2%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$54,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%
$50k–$100k 24.2%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k–$300k 16.3%
$300k–$500k 10.3%
$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$132,100
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied73.3%
Renter occupied26.7%
Vacant17.0%
Single-family detached70.7%
Large apartment buildings9.2%
Mobile homes13.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20191.9%
2000–200912.7%
1990–19997.3%
1980–198915.3%
1970–19797.4%
1960–196911.1%
1950–195910.7%
1940–19497.6%
1939 or earlier25.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom12.4%
2 bedrooms30.3%
3 bedrooms43.7%
4 bedrooms12.6%
5+ bedrooms0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.8%
1 vehicle25.2%
2 vehicles34.3%
3 or more34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.7%
Electricity29.0%
Propane / LP gas22.5%
Wood11.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family60146.8%
Cohabiting couple776.0%
Male householder, no spouse36628.5%
Female householder, no spouse24018.7%
Households with children under 1832225.1%
Households with seniors (65+)40331.4%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.0%22.0%
Married47.9%53.9%
Separated2.1%3.0%
Widowed4.5%5.7%
Divorced18.5%15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 6.4%
HS graduate 54.4%
Some college, no degree 17.7%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.3%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.5%
Bachelor's or higher10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6710.4%
Kindergarten253.9%
Elementary school24037.4%
High school24237.7%
College / grad school6810.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.1%
Education & healthcare 15.2%
Finance & real estate 10.0%
Retail trade 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Other services 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Professional & management 4.5%
Construction 4.2%
Agriculture & mining 2.9%
Public administration 2.8%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.6%
Service15.5%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources & construction17.2%
Production & transportation26.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government10.3%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.2%
Carpool9.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.4%
Other means6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)24.7

Poverty

All people 16.2%
Under 18 years 18.7%
18 and over 15.3%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 39.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.1%
Retirement income21.0%
Supplemental Security8.3%
Cash public assistance4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP15.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.1%
High blood pressure37.5%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis29.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.0%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.9%
Depression24.9%
Fair or poor health18.9%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.8%
Visited dentist57.5%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss20.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1838.4%
Disability%
Any disability17.7%
Under 184.8%
18–64 years19.2%
65 and over31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.3%
Public insurance39.1%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 193.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,75494.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,90399.8%
Born in same state2,89599.5%
Born in different state2,23977.0%
Foreign born80.3%
Naturalized citizen60.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French55519.1%
Italian33611.6%
Arab31810.9%
AncestryCount%
English240.8%
German100.3%
Polish20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.1%
Internet access88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47520

What city is ZIP code 47520 in?

ZIP code 47520 is primarily assigned to Cannelton, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47520 in?

ZIP code 47520 falls within Perry County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47520?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47520?

16% of residents in ZIP code 47520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47520 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 47520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47520?

The median home value in ZIP code 47520 is $132,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 47520 in?

ZIP code 47520 observes the CST timezone.

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