47226 ZIP Code — Clifford, IN

Bartholomew County, Indiana

ZIP code 47226 is located in Clifford, Indiana, within Bartholomew County. It covers approximately 0.09 square miles and serves a population of 251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47226

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

The gap between median ($62,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

251

population

0.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clifford	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	251
Population density	2,789 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2829
Longitude	-85.8698
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	25.8%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	53.2%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	12.9%	5.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

251

Population

2,789

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$62,125

Median household income

$37,217

Per capita income

$122,500

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

53.7%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

7.6%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	38	15.1%
18 and over	213	84.9%
65 and over	26	10.4%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	237	94.4%
Black or African American	14	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.8%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	53.2%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	12.9%	5.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 45.3%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	45.3%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$62,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,500
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	53.7%
Renter occupied	46.3%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	25.6%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.2%
2 bedrooms	40.2%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	61.1%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	48.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	6	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	36	37.9%
Female householder, no spouse	6	6.3%
Households with children under 18	22	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	20.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	31.6%
Married	37.7%	58.2%
Separated	5.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	3.8%
Divorced	23.9%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 55.1%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	21.3%
Elementary school	1	2.1%
High school	8	17.0%
College / grad school	28	59.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 47.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.4%

Professional & management 11.8%

Education & healthcare 7.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.7%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	38.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.1%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	90.8%
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)	251	100.0%
Born in same state	250	99.6%
Born in different state	214	85.3%
Foreign born	1	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	24.3%
Italian	14	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47226

What city is ZIP code 47226 in?

ZIP code 47226 is primarily assigned to Clifford, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47226 in?

ZIP code 47226 falls within Bartholomew County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47226?

8% 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 47226?

The median home value in ZIP code 47226 is $122,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 47226?

ZIP code 47226 has an estimated population of 251 residents, with a density of 2,852 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47226?

The median household income in ZIP code 47226 is $62,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47226 in?

ZIP code 47226 observes the EST timezone.