ZIP Code 47837 Demographics

Clay County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47837 compared to county averages.

Total Population

958

↓ 96.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,063

↑ +6.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$133,900

↑ +3.0% vs county

Median Age

49.2 yrs

↓ +19.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

↑ 28.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47837 compares to Clay County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47837 $73k Clay $68k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47837 $134k Clay $130k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

91.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$867

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47837 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$133,900
Down Payment (20%)$26,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$850P&I: $677 | Tax: $134 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$867
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $17/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47837, sorted by distance.

47836 3.6 mi away parke county 47853 6.8 mi away clay county 47834 7.3 mi away clay county 47857 7.5 mi away clay county 46171 10.1 mi away putnam county 46135 11.9 mi away putnam county 47840 15.5 mi away clay county 47868 19.1 mi away owen county

About Clay County

Clay County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 26,396. The county's median household income is $68,364 and median home value is $130,000. ZIP code 47837 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Clay County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.