47579 ZIP Code, Santa Claus, IN
47579 is a ZIP code in Santa Claus, Indiana in Spencer County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47550, 47552 and 47531. 2,883 people live here in 1,101 households. With about 251 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $87,926, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Santa Claus, IN
- County: Spencer County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 2,883
- Median household income: $87,926
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,883 |
| Households | 1,101 |
| Median household income | $87,926 |
| Income per person | $41,037 |
| Median age | 43.6 |
| Homeowners | 90.9% |
| Median home value | $258,300 |
| Median rent | $1,115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Broadband internet | 95.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 4.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.4% |
| $35–50K | 7.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.9% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 20.3% |
| $150–200K | 14.1% |
| $200K+ | 9.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 8.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 12.7% |
| 75+ | 10.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 56.3% |
| Owned outright | 30.1% |
| Rented | 8.4% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.9% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 7.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 47579
65 business establishments with 1,189 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47550 — Santa Claus town, IN (3 mi)
- 47552 — Santa Claus town, IN (4.4 mi)
- 47531 (6 mi)
- 47577 — St. Meinrad CDP, IN (6.3 mi)
- 47523 — Dale town, IN (7.7 mi)
- 47532 — Ferdinand town, IN (8.1 mi)
- 47537 — Gentryville town, IN (8.2 mi)
- 47588 — Troy town, IN (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 47579
- Santa Claus, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Spencer County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Spencer County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Spencer County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Spencer County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of households with children in Spencer County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Spencer County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Spencer County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Spencer County
- No. 1 of 7: fastest population growth in Spencer County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47579, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47579 in?
- 47579 is a Santa Claus, IN mailing address. By land area, 47% lies inside Santa Claus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47579 in?
- 47579 is in Spencer County.
- What is the population of 47579?
- About 2,883 people (±264), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,715.
- What is the median household income in 47579?
- $87,926 (±$11,853), 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 47579?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47579 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47579?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47550 (3 mi, Santa Claus), 47552 (4.4 mi, Santa Claus), 47531 (6 mi), 47577 (6.3 mi, St. Meinrad), 47523 (7.7 mi, Dale) and 47532 (8.1 mi, Ferdinand).
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