47881 ZIP Code — Staunton, IN

Clay County, Indiana

ZIP code 47881 is located in Staunton, Indiana, within Clay County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47881

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 $83,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $39,000. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 47881 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

219

population

0.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Staunton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	219
Population density	1,460 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4875
Longitude	-87.1895
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	27.4%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	65.6%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

219

Population

1,460

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$39,000

Median household income

$20,729

Per capita income

$83,800

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

7.5%

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	60	27.4%
18 and over	159	72.6%
65 and over	34	15.5%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	219	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	42.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	65.6%	37.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 20.7%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	20.7%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	1.2%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$39,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 54.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,800
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	15.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.2%
Electricity	31.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	4	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	19	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	25	30.5%
Households with children under 18	36	43.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	30.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	30.3%
Married	39.1%	47.4%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	10.9%	5.3%
Divorced	18.5%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 53.7%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	7.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	34.9%
High school	9	20.9%
College / grad school	16	37.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Construction 18.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Public administration 9.7%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Professional & management 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	31.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.2%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 32.9%

Under 18 years 43.3%

18 and over 28.9%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 73.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	191	87.2%
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)	219	100.0%
Born in same state	219	100.0%
Born in different state	167	76.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	7.3%
Arab	15	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.8%
English	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47881

What city is ZIP code 47881 in?

ZIP code 47881 is primarily assigned to Staunton, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47881 in?

ZIP code 47881 falls within Clay County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47881?

33% of residents in ZIP code 47881 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47881?

8% 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 47881 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 47881 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47881?

The median home value in ZIP code 47881 is $83,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 47881 in?

ZIP code 47881 observes the EST timezone.