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Clay County
Cory, IN
47846
47846 ZIP Code — Cory, IN
Clay County, Indiana
ZIP code 47846 is located in
Cory ,
Indiana ,
within Clay County .
It covers approximately 33.20 square miles and serves a population of
785 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47846
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,156. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47846 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.
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City
Status
Cory
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
785
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
33.20 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
39.3676
Longitude
-87.1837
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.9%
42.4%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
59.4%
37.4%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
18.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$95,156
Median household income
$113,200
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 218 27.8% 18 and over 567 72.2% 65 and over 90 11.5% Median age 37.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.9%
42.4%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
59.4%
37.4%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
26.0%
18.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 4.6% $35k–$50k 14.3% $50k–$75k 8.1% $75k–$100k 27.8% $100k–$150k 13.9% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 17.4% Median income $95,156
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $113,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.1% Renter occupied 3.9% Vacant 11.9% Single-family detached 92.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.1% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.5% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 9.9% 1980–1989 6.1% 1970–1979 15.6% 1960–1969 15.0% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 15.0% 1939 or earlier 14.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 38.8% 3 bedrooms 53.7% 4 bedrooms 3.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 11.6% 2 vehicles 39.8% 3 or more 48.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.1% Electricity 30.9% Propane / LP gas 41.3% Fuel oil 20.5% Wood 4.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 163 62.9% Cohabiting couple 24 9.3% Male householder, no spouse 40 15.4% Female householder, no spouse 32 12.4% Households with children under 18 100 38.6% Households with seniors (65+) 64 24.7% Average household size 3.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.0% 27.5% Married 46.9% 56.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.4% 0.0% Divorced 5.7% 16.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.4% Bachelor's or higher 20.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 35 18.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 28 14.5% High school 65 33.7% College / grad school 65 33.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.8% Service 13.2% Sales & office 3.0% Natural resources & construction 12.2% Production & transportation 23.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.9% Government 17.0% Self-employed 10.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.8% Carpool 12.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 12.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.7% Retirement income 17.8% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 25.1% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.6% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 12.7% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 67.6% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 12.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 65 11.5%
Disability % Any disability 4.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.3% Public insurance 19.5% No insurance 5.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 673 85.7% 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) 785 100.0% Born in same state 785 100.0% Born in different state 697 88.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 258 32.9% Arab 80 10.2% Italian 30 3.8%
Ancestry Count % English 25 3.2% Polish 17 2.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.0% Internet access 92.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47846
What city is ZIP code 47846 in?
ZIP code 47846 is primarily assigned to Cory, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47846 in?
ZIP code 47846 falls within Clay County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47846 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 47846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47846 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 47846 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47846?
The median home value in ZIP code 47846 is $113,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47846?
ZIP code 47846 has an estimated population of 785 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47846 in?
ZIP code 47846 observes the EST timezone.
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