ZIP Code 47579 -- Santa claus, IN

Spencer | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 90.92% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
2,883
Unknown
Median Income
$87,926
Home Value
$258,300
Median Rent
$1,115
Median Age
43.60
Diversity Index
12.20
Very Low
Cost of Living
92.5
below average
Unemployment
1.8%

About ZIP Code 47579

ZIP code 47579 in Santa Claus, Indiana is a unknown area with a population of 2,883. The median household income is $87,926, which is This is 17% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $258,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 92.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.60 years. Approximately 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Spencer, IN.

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Population & Age

Total Population
2,883
Median Age
43.60
Male Population
1,490
51.7%
Female Population
1,393
48.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
12.20 Very Low
White
95.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Other Race
1.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$87,926
Mean Household Income
$106,011
Per Capita Income
$41,037
Below Poverty Line
3.6%

This is 17% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$258,300
Median Rent
$1,115
Total Housing Units
1,164
Occupied Units
1,101
Vacant Units
63
5.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1994
Owner Occupied
90.9%
Renter Occupied
9.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 90.9% Renter 9.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 21.4%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,314
Employment Rate
98.2%
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
84.8%
Carpool
3.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.1%

Cost of Living Index

92.5
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 47579 is 7.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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47615
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Other ZIP Codes in Spencer

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
47635 Rockport 5,362 $66,286
47523 Dale 3,518 $66,548
47634 Richland 2,272 $70,781
47615 Grandview 1,631 $66,458
47577 Saint meinrad 1,298 $52,208
47611 Chrisney 988 $56,875

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 47579

ZIP code 47579 (Santa claus, IN) has a total population of 2,883 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 47579 is $87,926 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 17% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 47579 is primarily located in Santa claus, Indiana (IN). It falls within Spencer County.

The median home value in ZIP code 47579 is $258,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,115.

The median age in ZIP code 47579 is 43.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 47579 has a cost of living index of 92.52 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 47579, 41.27% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 21.44% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 47579 is 1.83%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 9.13% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.