47126 ZIP Code — Henryville, IN

Clark County, Indiana

ZIP code 47126 is located in Henryville, Indiana, within Clark County. It covers approximately 36.73 square miles and serves a population of 4,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812/930.

About ZIP code 47126

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $240,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,508. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47126 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,145

population

36.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47126 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47126

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47143 Memphis (5.3 mi) 47163 Otisco (6.4 mi) 47106 Borden (9.3 mi) 47141 Marysville (9.7 mi) 47172 Sellersburg (10.3 mi) 47170 Scottsburg (10.9 mi) 47111 Charlestown (11.4 mi) 47165 Pekin (12.8 mi) 47147 Nabb (13.1 mi) 47138 Lexington (13.7 mi) 47119 Floyds Knobs (13.9 mi) 47130 Jeffersonville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,145
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	36.73 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	38.5443
Longitude	-85.7785
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812/930

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,145

Population

113

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$88,508

Median household income

$37,191

Per capita income

$240,800

Median home value

$908

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,517

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

205

118

5–9

104

10–14

156

15–19

138

20–24

244

25–34

216

336

35–44

299

244

45–54

217

168

55–59

149

60–64

274

65–74

244

141

75–84

125

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	993	24.0%
18 and over	3,152	76.0%
65 and over	844	20.4%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,114	99.3%
Black or African American	16	0.4%
Two or more races	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.1%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.4%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$88,508

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 31.9%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,800
Median rent / month	$908
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	26.2%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	41.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	971	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	84	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	216	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	267	17.4%
Households with children under 18	495	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	33.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	17.7%
Married	54.2%	62.7%
Separated	0.6%	2.9%
Widowed	5.1%	8.5%
Divorced	11.0%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	9.9%
Kindergarten	70	9.7%
Elementary school	198	27.3%
High school	337	46.5%
College / grad school	48	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Construction 9.0%

Retail trade 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Other services 5.9%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 11.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	241	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,710	89.5%
Spanish	20	0.5%
Other Indo-European	20	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,091	98.7%
Born in same state	4,057	97.9%
Born in different state	2,361	57.0%
Foreign born	34	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	54	1.3%
Not a US citizen	54	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	554	13.4%
French	383	9.2%
Arab	286	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	0.6%
Irish	25	0.6%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47126

What city is ZIP code 47126 in?

ZIP code 47126 is primarily assigned to Henryville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47126 in?

ZIP code 47126 falls within Clark County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47126 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 47126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47126 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47126 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 47126?

ZIP code 47126 has an estimated population of 4,145 residents, with a density of 113 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47126?

The median household income in ZIP code 47126 is $88,508, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47126 in?

ZIP code 47126 observes the EST timezone.