47579 ZIP Code — Santa Claus, IN

Spencer County, Indiana

ZIP code 47579 is located in Santa Claus, Indiana, within Spencer County. It covers approximately 11.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47579

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,632. The poverty rate of 3% 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 47579 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,748

population

11.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47579 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47579

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Claus	Acceptable
Santa Claus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47552 Lincoln City (2.6 mi) 47550 Lamar (4.7 mi) 47523 Dale (5.6 mi) 47611 Chrisney (6.3 mi) 47577 Saint Meinrad (6.9 mi) 47537 Gentryville (6.9 mi) 47532 Ferdinand (7.3 mi) 47541 Holland (10.3 mi) 47615 Grandview (10.6 mi) 47637 Tennyson (10.8 mi) 47542 Huntingburg (11.6 mi) 47588 Troy (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,748
Population density	239 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	11.48 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.1239
Longitude	-86.9421
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	27.9%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,748

Population

239

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$94,632

Median household income

$45,616

Per capita income

$219,200

Median home value

$1,089

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

1,042

Housing units

36.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

5–9

126

10–14

110

113

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

188

35–44

162

219

45–54

189

125

55–59

109

60–64

107

65–74

109

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	752	27.4%
18 and over	1,996	72.6%
65 and over	471	17.1%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,656	95.1%
Two or more races	56	2%
Hispanic or Latino	44	1.6%
Black or African American	30	1.1%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	44.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	33.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$94,632

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 26.6%

$200k–$300k 39.0%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,200
Median rent / month	$1,089
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	40.5%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.3%
Electricity	26.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	687	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	46	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	106	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	160	16.0%
Households with children under 18	343	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	330	33.0%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	17.3%
Married	64.0%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	7.0%
Divorced	7.8%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	4.5%
Kindergarten	16	2.3%
Elementary school	350	49.6%
High school	215	30.5%
College / grad school	92	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.0%

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 5.4%

Professional & management 4.8%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Construction 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.4%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	268	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.2%
Public insurance	25.2%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,557	93.0%
Spanish	19	0.7%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,743	99.8%
Born in same state	2,730	99.3%
Born in different state	1,919	69.8%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	472	17.2%
Italian	330	12%
Arab	132	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.7%
Dutch	13	0.5%
English	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47579

What city is ZIP code 47579 in?

ZIP code 47579 is primarily assigned to Santa Claus, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47579 in?

ZIP code 47579 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47579 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 47579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47579 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 47579 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 47579 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47579 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 47579?

ZIP code 47579 has an estimated population of 2,748 residents, with a density of 239 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47579 in?

ZIP code 47579 observes the CST timezone.