47857 ZIP Code, Knightsville, IN
47857 is a ZIP code in Knightsville, Indiana in Clay County. It covers 0.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47853, 47834 and 47881. 341 people live here in 115 households, fewer than in most Indiana ZIP codes. With about 682 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $60,417, below the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 62.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Knightsville, IN
- County: Clay County
- Land area: 0.5 sq mi
- Population: 341
- Median household income: $60,417
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 341 |
| Households | 115 |
| Median household income | $60,417 |
| Income per person | $27,923 |
| Median age | 62.3 |
| Homeowners | 84.3% |
| Median home value | $110,800 |
| Median rent | $623 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 73.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 15.7% |
| $25–35K | 13.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 17.4% |
| $75–100K | 20.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.3% |
| 10–19 | 7.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 1.2% |
| 35–44 | 7.6% |
| 45–54 | 14.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65–74 | 17.9% |
| 75+ | 26.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.1% |
| Owned outright | 27.0% |
| Rented | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 19.4% |
Businesses in 47857
4 business establishments with 135 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47853 — Harmony town, IN (1.3 mi)
- 47834 — Brazil city, IN (1.7 mi)
- 47881 — Staunton town, IN (5.9 mi)
- 46171 (6.9 mi)
- 47837 — Carbon town, IN (7.2 mi)
- 47840 — Center Point town, IN (8.2 mi)
- 47851 — Fontanet CDP, IN (8.9 mi)
- 47836 (9.7 mi)
Areas that include 47857
- Knightsville, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Clay County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47857, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47857 in?
- 47857 is a Knightsville, IN mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Knightsville.
- What county is 47857 in?
- 47857 is in Clay County.
- What is the population of 47857?
- About 341 people (±93), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 443.
- What is the median household income in 47857?
- $60,417 (±$32,627), 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 47857?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47857 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47857?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47853 (1.3 mi, Harmony), 47834 (1.7 mi, Brazil), 47881 (5.9 mi, Staunton), 46171 (6.9 mi), 47837 (7.2 mi, Carbon) and 47840 (8.2 mi, Center Point).
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