47611 ZIP Code — Chrisney, IN

Spencer County, Indiana

ZIP code 47611 is located in Chrisney, Indiana, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 36.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,047 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47611

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 $166,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,432. 36% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47611 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,047

population

36.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chrisney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47550 Lamar (2.7 mi) 47615 Grandview (4.6 mi) 47579 Santa Claus (6.3 mi) 47552 Lincoln City (7.1 mi) 47537 Gentryville (8.7 mi) 47588 Troy (9 mi) 42351 Lewisport (10.2 mi) 47577 Saint Meinrad (10.6 mi) 47523 Dale (10.7 mi) 42355 Maceo (11.9 mi) 47637 Tennyson (12.4 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,047
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	36.99 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	38.0324
Longitude	-86.9485
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	41.8%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,047

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$54,432

Median household income

$30,605

Per capita income

$166,100

Median home value

$566

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

367

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	22.4%
18 and over	812	77.6%
65 and over	298	28.5%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,041	99.2%
Two or more races	6	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$54,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,100
Median rent / month	$566
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	257	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	31	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	45	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	64	16.1%
Households with children under 18	123	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	47.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	28.9%
Married	64.4%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	3.8%
Divorced	13.7%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	11.7%
Kindergarten	10	5.1%
Elementary school	79	40.1%
High school	77	39.1%
College / grad school	8	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Retail trade 20.4%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Construction 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Professional & management 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	986	94.2%
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)	1,045	99.8%
Born in same state	1,044	99.7%
Born in different state	789	75.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	112	10.7%
Arab	98	9.4%
Italian	44	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	2.5%
Polish	13	1.2%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47611

What city is ZIP code 47611 in?

ZIP code 47611 is primarily assigned to Chrisney, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47611 in?

ZIP code 47611 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47611 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 47611 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 47611 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 47611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47611 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47611?

The median home value in ZIP code 47611 is $166,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 47611 in?

ZIP code 47611 observes the CST timezone.