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Owen County
Coal City, IN
47427
47427 ZIP Code — Coal City, IN
Owen County, Indiana
ZIP code 47427 is located in
Coal City ,
Indiana ,
within Owen County .
It covers approximately 51.52 square miles and serves a population of
865 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47427
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $83,594. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
865
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
51.52 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
39.2479
Longitude
-86.9892
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.2%
47.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
48.0%
36.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
22.8%
15.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$83,594
Median household income
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 143 16.5% 18 and over 722 83.5% 65 and over 97 11.2% Median age 48.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.2%
47.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
48.0%
36.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
22.8%
15.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $25k–$35k 2.0% $35k–$50k 18.4% $50k–$75k 24.4% $75k–$100k 28.4% $100k–$150k 22.7% $150k–$200k 2.3% Median income $83,594
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $666 Owner occupied 66.6% Renter occupied 33.4% Vacant 45.6% Single-family detached 80.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.5% 2000–2009 10.0% 1990–1999 12.0% 1980–1989 6.9% 1970–1979 9.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 18.0% 1940–1949 3.5% 1939 or earlier 40.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 36.7% 3 bedrooms 50.4% 4 bedrooms 2.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 11.0% 2 vehicles 34.4% 3 or more 54.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.7% Electricity 35.5% Propane / LP gas 20.7% Fuel oil 16.1% Wood 15.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 242 80.9% Cohabiting couple 4 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 17 5.7% Female householder, no spouse 36 12.0% Households with children under 18 89 29.8% Households with seniors (65+) 84 28.1% Average household size 2.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.1% 29.1% Married 67.6% 60.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 8.6% Divorced 1.4% 1.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.8% Bachelor's or higher 25.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 29 15.3% Elementary school 63 33.2% High school 89 46.8% College / grad school 9 4.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Professional & management
14.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Public administration
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.5% Service 24.3% Sales & office 6.5% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 32.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.6% Government 10.1% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.0% Carpool 1.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 14.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 39.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 23.4% Retirement income 17.7% Supplemental Security 26.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 38.6% High cholesterol 36.3% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 29.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.9% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 30.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 14.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 56.4% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 20.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 77 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.1% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 42.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.5% Public insurance 30.2% No insurance 2.5% Uninsured under 19 5.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 857 99.1% 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) 865 100.0% Born in same state 865 100.0% Born in different state 781 90.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 201 23.2% Italian 111 12.8%
Ancestry Count % French 95 11% English 41 4.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47427
What city is ZIP code 47427 in?
ZIP code 47427 is primarily assigned to Coal City, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47427 in?
ZIP code 47427 falls within Owen County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47427 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 47427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 47427?
ZIP code 47427 has an estimated population of 865 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47427?
The median household income in ZIP code 47427 is $83,594, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47427 in?
ZIP code 47427 observes the EST timezone.
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