Cannelton ZIP Code List — Perry County, IN
There is one unique ZIP code in Cannelton, Indiana and it is 47520. Area code: 812.
1
ZIP codes
81.19
sq mi land
2.48
sq mi water
812
area code
Cannelton, IN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Cannelton, IN (1)
Demographics & statistics
2,909
Population
43.5
Median age
$54,038
Median household income
$27,878
Per capita income
$132,100
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
1,204
Housing units
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
82
Under 5
73
80
5–9
71
94
10–14
83
156
15–19
138
49
20–24
43
124
25–34
111
226
35–44
201
166
45–54
148
156
55–59
139
129
60–64
114
230
65–74
204
31
75–84
28
17
85+
16
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 724 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 2,185 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 526 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,802 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
7.6%
$15k–$25k
14.6%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k+
0.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.2% |
| $200k+ | 0.6% |
| Median income | $54,038 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.8%
$50k–$100k
24.2%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k–$300k
16.3%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,100 |
| Median rent / month | $675 |
| Owner occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter occupied | 26.7% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
| Single-family detached | 70.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 13.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.7% |
| Electricity | 29.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.5% |
| Wood | 11.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 601 | 46.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 77 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 366 | 28.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 240 | 18.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 322 | 25.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 403 | 31.4% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 22.0% |
| Married | 47.9% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
54.4%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
6.3%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 67 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 240 | 37.4% |
| High school | 242 | 37.7% |
| College / grad school | 68 | 10.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
33.1%
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Retail trade
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Professional & management
4.5%
Construction
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.6% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 26.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 6.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
18.7%
18 and over
15.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
39.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 183 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 19.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,754 | 94.7% |
| 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) | 2,903 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 2,895 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,239 | 77.0% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 555 | 19.1% |
| Italian | 336 | 11.6% |
| Arab | 318 | 10.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 24 | 0.8% |
| German | 10 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Cannelton, IN?
Cannelton, IN has one ZIP code: 47520.
What is the main ZIP code for Cannelton, IN?
The primary ZIP code for Cannelton, IN is 47520. The city uses area code 812 for phone service.
What county is Cannelton, IN in?
Cannelton is located in Perry County, Indiana.
How many ZIP codes are in Cannelton, IN?
Cannelton, IN has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for downtown Cannelton near the historic riverfront area?
Downtown Cannelton, including the historic riverfront district along the Ohio River, uses ZIP code 47520.
What ZIP code should I use for mail delivery to residences in Cannelton, Indiana?
All residential and commercial addresses in Cannelton, Indiana are served by the single ZIP code 47520.