47427 ZIP Code, Coal City, IN
47427 is a ZIP code in Coal City, Indiana — mostly in Owen County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Clay County. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47431, 47455 and 47841. 1,014 people live here in 387 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $74,920, close to the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 46.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Coal City, IN
- County: Owen County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 1,014
- Median household income: $74,920
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,014 |
| Households | 387 |
| Median household income | $74,920 |
| Income per person | $32,890 |
| Median age | 46.5 |
| Homeowners | 90.7% |
| Median home value | $122,600 |
| Median rent | $626 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Broadband internet | 98.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 18.9% |
| $35–50K | 8.3% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 31.0% |
| $150–200K | 2.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 3.8% |
| 35–44 | 18.2% |
| 45–54 | 8.7% |
| 55–64 | 21.6% |
| 65–74 | 13.7% |
| 75+ | 6.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.0% |
| Owned outright | 37.6% |
| Rented | 7.3% |
| Vacant | 16.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.9% |
Businesses in 47427
9 business establishments with 34 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47431 (5 mi)
- 47455 (5.9 mi)
- 47841 — Clay City town, IN (6.4 mi)
- 47471 — Worthington town, IN (6.5 mi)
- 47833 (8.6 mi)
- 47438 — Jasonville city, IN (10.5 mi)
- 47858 (11.7 mi)
- 47460 — Spencer town, IN (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 47427
- Coal City, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clay County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Owen County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest median household income in Owen County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Owen County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of households with children in Owen County
- No. 3 of 8: highest median age in Owen County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47427, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47427 in?
- 47427 is a Coal City, IN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47427 in?
- 47427 is mostly in Owen County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Clay County.
- What is the population of 47427?
- About 1,014 people (±311), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,082.
- What is the median household income in 47427?
- $74,920 (±$15,154), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47427?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47427 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47427?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47431 (5 mi), 47455 (5.9 mi), 47841 (6.4 mi, Clay City), 47471 (6.5 mi, Worthington), 47833 (8.6 mi) and 47438 (10.5 mi, Jasonville).
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