47522 ZIP Code — Crane, IN

Martin County, Indiana

ZIP code 47522 is located in Crane, Indiana, within Martin County. It covers approximately 21.55 square miles and serves a population of 335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47522

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $67,500. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 47522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

335
population
21.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47522 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Crane Acceptable
Crane Acceptable
Crane Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
47470 Williams (7.4 mi) 47562 Odon (9 mi) 47581 Shoals (10.6 mi) 47462 Springville (12.4 mi) 47553 Loogootee (12.8 mi) 47424 Bloomfield (14.7 mi) 47449 Newberry (15 mi) 47451 Oolitic (15.3 mi) 47529 Elnora (15.6 mi) 47469 West Baden Springs (17.8 mi) 47421 Bedford (17.9 mi) 47446 Mitchell (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 335
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 101
Geography
Land area 21.55 sq mi
Water area 1.28 sq mi
Latitude 38.8250
Longitude -86.7938
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 31.4% 43.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 58.6% 37.3% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 18.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

335
Population
16
People per sq mi
45.9
Median age
$67,500
Median household income
$29,835
Per capita income
$85,000
Median home value
$707
Median monthly rent
33.3%
Home ownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
59
Housing units
3.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
4
6
5–9
7
4
10–14
5
16
15–19
16
18
20–24
19
10
25–34
10
10
35–44
11
39
45–54
39
10
55–59
10
1
60–64
2
45
65–74
45
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183610.7%
18 and over29989.3%
65 and over9428.1%
Median age45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%
Two or more races 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White30589.2%
Two or more races288.2%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Asian20.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.4% 43.6% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 58.6% 37.3% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 18.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 4.5%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 4.5%
$25k–$35k 2.3%
$35k–$50k 22.7%
$50k–$75k 40.2%
$75k–$100k 9.8%
$100k–$150k 3.8%
$150k–$200k 0.8%
$200k+ 5.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k4.5%
$25k–$35k2.3%
$35k–$50k22.7%
$50k–$75k40.2%
$75k–$100k9.8%
$100k–$150k3.8%
$150k–$200k0.8%
$200k+5.3%
Median income$67,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%
$50k–$100k 25.0%
$100k–$150k 22.7%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k–$300k 15.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$85,000
Median rent / month$707
Owner occupied33.3%
Renter occupied66.7%
Vacant10.2%
Single-family detached67.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.4%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)1.70

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19990.7%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197931.3%
1960–196913.6%
1950–195923.8%
1940–194929.3%
1939 or earlier1.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.8%
2 bedrooms41.5%
3 bedrooms36.1%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle25.0%
2 vehicles53.8%
3 or more19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas91.7%
Electricity6.1%
Propane / LP gas2.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5743.2%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse6247.0%
Female householder, no spouse139.8%
Households with children under 181612.1%
Households with seniors (65+)5037.9%
Average household size2.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married55.4%20.3%
Married36.3%45.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.5%1.4%
Divorced5.7%32.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 49.6%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 18.2%
Bachelor's degree 2.5%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.1%
Bachelor's or higher3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten412.5%
Elementary school1856.3%
High school618.8%
College / grad school412.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 44.6%
Public administration 14.9%
Manufacturing 13.9%
Construction 7.9%
Education & healthcare 6.9%
Retail trade 5.9%
Information 2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%
Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts52.5%
Service7.9%
Sales & office16.8%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation22.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.2%
Government19.8%
Self-employed1.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.7%
Carpool3.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.5%
Work from home19.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.5

Poverty

All people 26.9%
Under 18 years 61.1%
18 and over 21.8%
Married-couple families 12.3%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.9%
Retirement income14.4%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP7.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.1%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis24.6%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.9%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.7%
Depression23.7%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.1%
Visited dentist58.3%
Cholesterol screening85.9%
Teeth loss18.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3313.7%
Disability%
Any disability44.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years38.6%
65 and over70.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.2%
Public insurance62.2%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only32797.6%
Spanish20.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.3%
Other languages10.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)33299.1%
Born in same state33198.8%
Born in different state17752.8%
Foreign born10.3%
Naturalized citizen30.9%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French5917.6%
Italian4212.5%
AncestryCount%
English298.7%
Arab123.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.4%
Internet access97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47522

What city is ZIP code 47522 in?

ZIP code 47522 is primarily assigned to Crane, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47522 in?

ZIP code 47522 falls within Martin County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47522 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 47522 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47522?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47522 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 47522 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47522?

27% of residents in ZIP code 47522 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47522 in?

ZIP code 47522 observes the EST timezone.

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