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Lawrence County
Mitchell, IN
47446
47446 ZIP Code — Mitchell, IN
Lawrence County, Indiana
ZIP code 47446 is located in
Mitchell ,
Indiana ,
within Lawrence County .
It covers approximately 125.38 square miles and serves a population of
9,224 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47446
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,820. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47446 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
9,224
Population density
74 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
093
Geography
Land area
125.38 sq mi
Water area
0.55 sq mi
Latitude
38.7502
Longitude
-86.4718
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.3%
43.8%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
35.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
17.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$55,820
Median household income
$127,700
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,183 23.7% 18 and over 7,041 76.3% 65 and over 1,881 20.4% Median age 42.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 8,715 93.4% Two or more races 229 2.5% Asian 176 1.9% Hispanic or Latino 109 1.2% Black or African American 55 0.6% Other race 31 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 18 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.3%
43.8%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
35.8%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
17.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.6%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 6.2% $15k–$25k 12.4% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 22.0% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 14.8% $150k–$200k 3.8% $200k+ 0.3% Median income $55,820
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $127,700 Median rent / month $760 Owner occupied 82.5% Renter occupied 17.5% Vacant 8.1% Single-family detached 74.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.2% 2000–2009 20.7% 1990–1999 18.8% 1980–1989 11.7% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 6.9% 1950–1959 8.2% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 10.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 4.6% 2 bedrooms 25.0% 3 bedrooms 53.3% 4 bedrooms 13.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 26.1% 2 vehicles 32.6% 3 or more 36.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.0% Electricity 42.2% Propane / LP gas 18.9% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 11.1% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,721 46.1% Cohabiting couple 253 6.8% Male householder, no spouse 793 21.2% Female householder, no spouse 966 25.9% Households with children under 18 1,121 30.0% Households with seniors (65+) 1,440 38.6% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.4% 17.0% Married 50.1% 50.2% Separated 2.6% 3.0% Widowed 5.8% 9.4% Divorced 12.1% 20.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 272 13.4% Kindergarten 94 4.6% Elementary school 956 47.0% High school 490 24.1% College / grad school 223 11.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.5%
Professional & management
7.8%
Public administration
6.5%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.0% Service 19.9% Sales & office 13.9% Natural resources & construction 15.5% Production & transportation 23.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.5% Government 16.7% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.5% Carpool 14.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 3.2% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.2% Retirement income 28.2% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 9.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.3% High blood pressure 36.3% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 28.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 679 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.3% Under 18 7.5% 18–64 years 11.3% 65 and over 41.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.3% Public insurance 45.8% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,627 93.5% Spanish 51 0.6% Other Indo-European 11 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 24 0.3% Other languages 16 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 9,057 98.2% Born in same state 9,000 97.6% Born in different state 7,841 85.0% Foreign born 57 0.6% Naturalized citizen 167 1.8% Not a US citizen 166 99.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 960 10.4% Italian 794 8.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 82.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47446
What city is ZIP code 47446 in?
ZIP code 47446 is primarily assigned to Mitchell, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47446 in?
ZIP code 47446 falls within Lawrence County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47446 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47446 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47446 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 47446 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47446?
The median home value in ZIP code 47446 is $127,700.
Does ZIP code 47446 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 47446 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 47446 in?
ZIP code 47446 observes the EST timezone.
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