ZIP Code 47868, Indiana
ZIP Code 47868 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 47868 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Clay County / Owen County / Putnam County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,666. The land area covers 58.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,666 | ±510 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs | ±9.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,211 | ±228 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,597 | ±243 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,211 | ±228 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 386 | ±176 |
| Median Home Value | $159,500 | ±$21,485 |
| Median Gross Rent | $939 | ±$54 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,409 | ±$4,291 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,057 | ±$5,783 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | ±13.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 603 | ±375 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,267 | ±332 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.1% | ±8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 26,424 (2024)
ID: 103739
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
609 E NATIONAL AVE, STE 105, BRAZIL IN 47834-2659
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Greencastle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Clay City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Clay City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cloverdale, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cloverdale, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cloverdale, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cloverdale, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Brazil, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Ellettsville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ellettsville, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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DePauw University
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College | 16.0 mi away | 313 S Locust St, Greencastle, IN, 46135-1772 |
7656584800
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OWEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 10 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET, SPENCER, IN, 47460 |
(812) 829-3392
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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College | 23.2 mi away | 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN, 47803-3920 |
8128771511
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OWEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 10 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET, SPENCER, IN, 47460 |
(812) 829-3392
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BRAZIL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 204 NORTH WALNUT STREET, BRAZIL, IN, 47834 |
(812) 448-1981
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EMINENCE BRANCH
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Library | 14.9 mi away | WALTERS ROAD, EMINENCE, IN, 46125 |
(765) 528-2117
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PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 103 EAST POPLAR STREET, GREENCASTLE, IN, 46135 |
(765) 653-2755
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ELLETTSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 600 WEST TEMPERANCE, ELLETTSVILLE, IN, 47429 |
(812) 876-1272
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WORTHINGTON JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 26 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET, WORTHINGTON, IN, 47471 |
(812) 875-3815
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COATESVILLE-CLAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 4928 MILTON STREET, COATESVILLE, IN, 46121 |
(765) 386-2355
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SPENCER, IN US, located 11.3 miles from ZCTA5 47868. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.2° | 20.2° | 28.7° | 3.45" | 6.9" |
| February | 41.7° | 22.6° | 32.1° | 2.64" | 4.2" |
| March | 52.3° | 30.6° | 41.5° | 3.65" | 1.5" |
| April | 64.4° | 40.6° | 52.5° | 5.34" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.9° | 51.1° | 62.5° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.1° | 60.2° | 71.2° | 5.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.4° | 64.0° | 74.7° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 62.0° | 73.2° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 54.0° | 66.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.9° | 42.1° | 54.5° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.0° | 32.3° | 42.7° | 4.01" | 0.3" |
| December | 41.9° | 25.0° | 33.4° | 3.46" | 2.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Bowling Green CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Patricksburg CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Center Point town | Town | 9.2 mi | — |
| Cloverdale town | Town | 9.4 mi | — |
| Spencer town | Town | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 47868. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.