Zip code 47853: Harmony, Indiana

Q: What city is zip code 47853?

47853 is assigned to Harmony, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 47853 in?

47853 is in Clay County, Indiana.

Q: What is the population of 47853?

About 106 people live in 47853, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 47853?

The median household income in 47853 is $54,583.

Q: What zip codes are near 47853?

The closest zip codes to 47853 are 47857, 47834, 46171, 47837, 47881.

Residential delivery areaClay CountyEastern Time

Population

106

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$136K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,078/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.1 sq mi

1,828 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 47853

47853 is a suburban zip code in Harmony, Indiana (Clay County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 106 people live here, or 1,828 per square mile. The median resident is 43.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $54,583 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,100, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,078 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; education; and production and manufacturing.

How 47853 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 106 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Residents 65 and older30.2%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%35th of 745 in IN
Veterans13.5%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%43rd of 745 in IN
Median age43.8
81st
U.S. 38.9 · IN 38.1209th of 745 in IN
Homeownership rate79.2%
77th
U.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%434th of 742 in IN
Poverty rate12.6%
59th
U.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%254th of 742 in IN
Population density1,828/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi93rd of 745 in IN
Per capita income$39,472
48th
U.S. $44,673 · IN $38,351192nd of 744 in IN
Income inequality (Gini)0.431
47th
U.S. 0.483 · IN 0.452200th of 740 in IN
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min409th of 726 in IN
Broadband access90.6%
38th
U.S. 91% · IN 89.9%271st of 742 in IN
Rent-burdened renters45.5%
31st
U.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%295th of 716 in IN
Median gross rent$1,078
27th
U.S. $1,413 · IN $1,062153rd of 640 in IN
Median household income$54,583
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957616th of 719 in IN
Residents under 1816%
11th
U.S. 22% · IN 23.3%652nd of 745 in IN
Diversity index17.2
10th
U.S. 61.4 · IN 41.4331st of 745 in IN
Median home value$136,100
7th
U.S. $332,700 · IN $218,200570th of 719 in IN
Median earnings per worker$33,750
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609691st of 740 in IN
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%587th of 744 in IN
Uninsured rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%677th of 745 in IN
Population106
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073743rd of 745 in IN
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%694th of 745 in IN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%671st of 745 in IN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%631st of 745 in IN
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%689th of 742 in IN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%599th of 745 in IN
Healthcare workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%652nd of 745 in IN
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · IN 8%717th of 745 in IN
Government workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%709th of 745 in IN

Measure	47853	Clay	IN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IN
Residents 65 and older	30.2%	18.9%	16.8%	17.2%	97th	35th of 745
Veterans	13.5%	6.9%	6.3%	6.2%	96th	43rd of 745
Median age	43.8	41.4	38.1	38.9	81st	209th of 745
Homeownership rate	79.2%	80.9%	70.6%	65.2%	77th	434th of 742
Poverty rate	12.6%	11.7%	12.3%	12.5%	59th	254th of 742
Population density	1,828/sq mi	74/sq mi	191/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	93rd of 745
Per capita income	$39,472	$40,358	$38,351	$44,673	48th	192nd of 744
Income inequality (Gini)	0.431	0.496	0.452	0.483	47th	200th of 740
Average commute	24.9 min	29.1 min	24.1 min	26.4 min	42nd	409th of 726
Broadband access	90.6%	87.7%	89.9%	91%	38th	271st of 742
Rent-burdened renters	45.5%	32.2%	48.1%	51.1%	31st	295th of 716
Median gross rent	$1,078	$873	$1,062	$1,413	27th	153rd of 640
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,583	$70,010	$71,957	$80,734	14th	616th of 719
Residents under 18	16%	22.9%	23.3%	22%	11th	652nd of 745
Diversity index	17.2	11.5	41.4	61.4	10th	331st of 745
Median home value	$136,100	$153,000	$218,200	$332,700	7th	570th of 719
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,750	$46,065	$46,609	$49,666	7th	691st of 740
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	20.3%	29.5%	35.7%	5th	587th of 744
Uninsured rateStrength	1.9%	6%	7.4%	8.4%	5th	677th of 745
Population	106	26,409	6,851,073	334,922,499	1st	743rd of 745
Work from home	0%	4.8%	10.7%	15.1%	1st	694th of 745
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.2%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	671st of 745
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.1%	6.3%	14.1%	1st	631st of 745
Housing vacancy	0%	9.4%	8.8%	10.1%	1st	689th of 742
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	599th of 745
Healthcare workers	3.6%	11.9%	9.8%	9.7%	1st	652nd of 745
Self-employed workers	0%	6.8%	8%	10%	1st	717th of 745
Government workers	3.6%	12.7%	11.7%	14.5%	1st	709th of 745

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

23%

35–44

45–54

55–64

19%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

43.8

Under 18

16%

65 and over

30.2%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

17.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

94.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 53
Average household size: 2
Family households: 73.6%
Married couples: 62.3%
Living alone: 20.8%
Veterans (of adults): 13.5%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

49%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

47853

$54,583

Clay Co.

$70,010

Indiana

$71,957

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,472

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.431

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

47853

$136,100

Clay Co.

$153,000

Indiana

$218,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

47853

$1,078

Clay Co.

$873

Indiana

$1,062

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

17%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 53
Owner-occupied: 79.2%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.3%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

45%

10–19

20–29

16%

30–44

29%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

21%

Education

16%

Production

13%

Food service

11%

Sales

Office and admin

Management

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

32%

Education

20%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	47853	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,250	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,917	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

33%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Households with broadband: 90.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83%
No internet access: 9.4%
Without health insurance: 1.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Harmony
State: Indiana
County: Clay County
Center point: 39.5375° N, 87.0728° W
Land area: 0.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Harmony100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 47853

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
47857	Knightsville, IN	1.3 mi	341	$60,417	$110,800
47834	Brazil, IN	2.9 mi	18,625	$68,578	$157,600
46171	Reelsville, IN	6 mi	2,018	$83,607	$287,100
47837	Carbon, IN	6.6 mi	997	$77,500	$201,500
47881	Staunton, IN	7.1 mi	266	$51,146	$86,100
47840	Centerpoint, IN	9 mi	1,970	$102,991	$170,000
47836	Bridgeton, IN	9.4 mi	61	—	—
47851	Fontanet, IN	9.6 mi	0	—	—
47878	Seelyville, IN · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
46170	Putnamville, IN	11 mi	0	—	—
46135	Greencastle, IN	13 mi	19,632	$73,677	$225,600
47868	Poland, IN	13 mi	2,666	$51,409	$159,500

Questions about 47853

What city is zip code 47853?

47853 is assigned to Harmony, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 47853 in?

47853 is in Clay County, Indiana.

What is the population of 47853?

About 106 people live in 47853, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 47853 in?

47853 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 47853?

The median household income in 47853 is $54,583.

What zip codes are near 47853?

The closest zip codes to 47853 are 47857, 47834, 46171, 47837, 47881.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47853, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.