47853 ZIP Code — Harmony, IN
Clay County, Indiana
ZIP code 47853 is located in Harmony, Indiana, within Clay County. It covers approximately 0.06 square miles and serves a population of 137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
137
population
0.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47853 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47853
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Harmony | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 137 |
| Population density | 2,283 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5364 |
| Longitude | -87.0703 |
| 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 | 16.7% | 42.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 77.8% | 37.4% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.6% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
137
Population
2,283
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$61,964
Median household income
$34,177
Per capita income
$122,900
Median home value
$979
Median monthly rent
54.5%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
30
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
4
5–9
5
4
10–14
5
1
15–19
2
8
20–24
11
7
25–34
10
4
35–44
5
6
45–54
9
6
55–59
10
1
60–64
1
8
65–74
11
5
75–84
8
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 112 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 34 | 24.8% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.2%
Two or more races
5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 2.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.7% | 42.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 77.8% | 37.4% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.6% | 18.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
18.2%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
40.0%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 40.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $61,964 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
73.3%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,900 |
| Median rent / month | $979 |
| Owner occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter occupied | 45.5% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 70.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 60.0% |
| 3 or more | 5.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.7% |
| Electricity | 41.8% |
| No fuel used | 5.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 32 | 58.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 23 | 41.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 27 | 49.1% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 4.3% | 26.1% |
| Married | 71.7% | 42.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 17.4% |
| Divorced | 23.9% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
45.2%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 51.6% |
| High school | 3 | 9.7% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 32.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.2%
Manufacturing
23.5%
Retail trade
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Other services
8.8%
Public administration
5.9%
Construction
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.5% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 91.2% |
| Government | 8.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
38.1%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 58.2% |
| Retirement income | 32.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 57.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14 | 12.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 and over | 44.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.3% |
| Public insurance | 44.5% |
| No insurance | 1.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 133 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 2 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 131 | 95.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 23 | 16.8% |
| Italian | 17 | 12.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 5 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 4 | 2.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47853
What city is ZIP code 47853 in?
ZIP code 47853 is primarily assigned to Harmony, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47853 in?
ZIP code 47853 falls within Clay County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47853 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 47853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47853?
12% 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 47853 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 47853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47853?
The median home value in ZIP code 47853 is $122,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 47853 in?
ZIP code 47853 observes the EST timezone.