Clay County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
26,410
population (2021)
-1.8%
pop change since 2010
18021
FIPS code
Clay County ZIP code map
About Clay County
Clay County is located in Indiana and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 26,410 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.8% from 26,890 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clay County is 18021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 26,410 |
| 2010 population | 26,890 |
| Change | -1.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18021 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clay County
ZIP codes for Clay County, IN (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47833 | Bowling Green | Clay | View map |
| 47834 | Brazil | Clay | View map |
| 47837 | Carbon | Clay | View map |
| 47840 | Centerpoint | Clay | View map |
| 47841 | Clay City | Clay | View map |
| 47845 | Coalmont | Clay | View map |
| 47846 | Cory | Clay | View map |
| 47853 | Harmony | Clay | View map |
| 47857 | Knightsville | Clay | View map |
| 47881 | Staunton | Clay | View map |
Demographics & statistics
24,447
Population
41.1
Median age
$68,168
Median household income
$34,365
Per capita income
$126,925
Median home value
$374
Median monthly rent
84.6%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
8,680
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
714
Under 5
707
681
5–9
675
893
10–14
884
790
15–19
782
652
20–24
646
1,513
25–34
1,499
1,539
35–44
1,524
1,557
45–54
1,541
843
55–59
835
925
60–64
917
1,373
65–74
1,359
543
75–84
538
260
85+
257
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,627 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 18,820 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,330 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,264 | 93.7% |
| Two or more races | 886 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 385 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 129 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $68,168 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
32.6%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
14.0%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,925 |
| Median rent / month | $374 |
| Owner occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 84.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.1% |
| Electricity | 41.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.4% |
| Fuel oil | 6.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% |
| No fuel used | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,036 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 631 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,527 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,550 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,105 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,279 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 20.3% |
| Married | 56.0% | 55.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
37.4%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 292 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 202 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,705 | 41.9% |
| High school | 1,333 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 885 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Manufacturing
18.6%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Retail trade
6.8%
Construction
5.4%
Other services
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Professional & management
3.0%
Public administration
2.4%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.0% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 22.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.5% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,527 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 22.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,026 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 84 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,223 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 24,123 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 20,257 | 84.1% |
| Foreign born | 100 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 224 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 176 | 61.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,763 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 2,240 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 2,219 | 9.1% |
| English | 289 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 70 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 47 | 0.2% |
| German | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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