47840 ZIP Code — Centerpoint, IN
Clay County, Indiana
ZIP code 47840 is located in Centerpoint, Indiana, within Clay County. It covers approximately 50.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47840
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $93,365.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,079
population
50.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47840 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47840
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Centerpoint | Acceptable |
| Centerpoint | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47833 Bowling Green (5.5 mi)
47846 Cory (7.4 mi)
47868 Poland (8.3 mi)
47834 Brazil (10.2 mi)
46171 Reelsville (10.7 mi)
47841 Clay City (11 mi)
47427 Coal City (11.5 mi)
47858 Lewis (14 mi)
47803 Terre Haute (14.4 mi)
47837 Carbon (15.2 mi)
47460 Spencer (15.4 mi)
47866 Pimento (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,079 |
| Population density | 42 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 50.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4061 |
| Longitude | -87.0552 |
| 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 | 38.1% | 42.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 37.4% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
2,079
Population
42
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$93,365
Median household income
$38,836
Per capita income
$161,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.4%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
Unemployment
781
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
45
Under 5
52
68
5–9
80
100
10–14
117
90
15–19
105
66
20–24
77
54
25–34
63
155
35–44
179
124
45–54
145
62
55–59
72
87
60–64
102
67
65–74
78
37
75–84
44
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 572 | 27.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,507 | 72.5% |
| 65 and over | 236 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.3%
Two or more races
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,068 | 99.3% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.1% | 42.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 37.4% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
1.6%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
6.5%
$75k–$100k
22.1%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
19.9%
$200k+
1.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 19.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.2% |
| Median income | $93,365 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
21.0%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
27.7%
$300k–$500k
1.8%
$500k–$1M
9.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter occupied | 10.6% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached | 94.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 44.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.3% |
| Electricity | 48.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 8.1% |
| No fuel used | 7.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 477 | 63.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 61 | 8.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 217 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 266 | 35.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 161 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 18.9% |
| Married | 66.9% | 54.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 0.8% | 18.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
19.7%
Some college, no degree
35.7%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 1.4% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 340 | 59.6% |
| High school | 90 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 124 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Retail trade
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Professional & management
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
0.9%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
32.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 128 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.8% |
| 65 and over | 20.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.1% |
| Public insurance | 28.0% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,982 | 95.3% |
| 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) | 2,071 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,071 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 1,731 | 83.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 87.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 332 | 16% |
| French | 263 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 79 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 23 | 1.1% |
| English | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47840
What city is ZIP code 47840 in?
ZIP code 47840 is primarily assigned to Centerpoint, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47840 in?
ZIP code 47840 falls within Clay County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47840 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47840?
The median home value in ZIP code 47840 is $161,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 47840?
ZIP code 47840 has an estimated population of 2,079 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47840?
The median household income in ZIP code 47840 is $93,365, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47840 in?
ZIP code 47840 observes the EST timezone.