47612 ZIP Code — Cynthiana, IN

Posey County, Indiana

ZIP code 47612 is located in Cynthiana, Indiana, within Posey County. It covers approximately 16.17 square miles and serves a population of 790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,571. The poverty rate of 5% is below 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

790

population

16.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cynthiana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47633 Poseyville (3.7 mi) 47639 Haubstadt (8.1 mi) 47638 Wadesville (8.2 mi) 47665 Owensville (9.1 mi) 47720 Evansville (9.4 mi) 47648 Fort Branch (9.4 mi) 47616 Griffin (9.9 mi) 47631 New Harmony (11 mi) 47725 Evansville (12 mi) 47670 Princeton (13 mi) 47710 Evansville (13.1 mi) 47711 Evansville (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	790
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	16.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.1814
Longitude	-87.7254
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	51.5%	39.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	26.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

790

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$63,571

Median household income

$26,774

Per capita income

$105,300

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

308

Housing units

16.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	226	28.6%
18 and over	564	71.4%
65 and over	162	20.5%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	775	98.1%
Two or more races	12	1.5%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	39.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	26.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	27.5%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
Median income	$63,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,300
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	1.7%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	13.3%
1939 or earlier	41.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.0%
Electricity	26.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	50	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	48	16.9%
Households with children under 18	102	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	37.0%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	22.3%
Married	62.4%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.3%
Widowed	0.7%	6.0%
Divorced	16.7%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 51.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	6.0%
Kindergarten	20	9.3%
Elementary school	127	58.8%
High school	47	21.8%
College / grad school	9	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.3%

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Construction 10.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 1.6%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	765	96.8%
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)	787	99.6%
Born in same state	785	99.4%
Born in different state	507	64.2%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	234	29.6%
French	52	6.6%
Arab	15	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	1%
German	1	0.1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47612

What city is ZIP code 47612 in?

ZIP code 47612 is primarily assigned to Cynthiana, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47612 in?

ZIP code 47612 falls within Posey County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47612 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47612 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 47612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47612?

The median home value in ZIP code 47612 is $105,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 47612?

ZIP code 47612 has an estimated population of 790 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47612 in?

ZIP code 47612 observes the CST timezone.