47841 ZIP Code — Clay City, IN

Clay County, Indiana

ZIP code 47841 is located in Clay City, Indiana, within Clay County. It covers approximately 65.42 square miles and serves a population of 2,368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47841

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 $93,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,485. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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 47841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,368

population

65.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clay City	Acceptable
Clay City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47858 Lewis (5.1 mi) 47438 Jasonville (6.1 mi) 47427 Coal City (7.6 mi) 47846 Cory (8 mi) 47866 Pimento (10.6 mi) 47840 Centerpoint (11 mi) 47471 Worthington (11.3 mi) 47833 Bowling Green (11.3 mi) 47441 Linton (13.6 mi) 47879 Shelburn (14.2 mi) 47431 Freedom (15.4 mi) 47868 Poland (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,368
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	65.42 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	39.2589
Longitude	-87.1311
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	48.7%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,368

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$50,485

Median household income

$25,396

Per capita income

$93,900

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

951

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

121

10–14

114

15–19

20–24

154

25–34

145

35–44

133

45–54

126

139

55–59

132

60–64

158

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	578	24.4%
18 and over	1,790	75.6%
65 and over	508	21.5%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 4.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,237	93.9%
Two or more races	113	4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
Median income	$50,485

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 50.5%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,900
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	539	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	177	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	226	22.9%
Households with children under 18	288	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	35.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	13.8%
Married	58.0%	58.1%
Separated	1.2%	1.0%
Widowed	4.4%	10.2%
Divorced	11.9%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	8.9%
Kindergarten	60	8.9%
Elementary school	282	41.7%
High school	169	25.0%
College / grad school	106	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Retail trade 9.9%

Other services 8.8%

Construction 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,265	95.7%
Spanish	12	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,353	99.4%
Born in same state	2,353	99.4%
Born in different state	1,929	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.6%
Not a US citizen	12	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	220	9.3%
Italian	208	8.8%
Arab	206	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	1.2%
German	5	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47841

What city is ZIP code 47841 in?

ZIP code 47841 is primarily assigned to Clay City, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47841 in?

ZIP code 47841 falls within Clay County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47841?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 47841?

The median home value in ZIP code 47841 is $93,900.

Does ZIP code 47841 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 47841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 47841?

ZIP code 47841 has an estimated population of 2,368 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47841 in?

ZIP code 47841 observes the EST timezone.