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Cannelton city, IN

ZIP Code 47520 — Cannelton city, IN Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
2,768
Median Income
$52,969
-30% vs US avg
Home Value
$140,700
-60% vs US avg
Median Rent
$512
-56% vs US avg
Median Age
43.2 yrs
+11% vs US avg
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish
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Location
Coordinates
37.9449, -86.6683
Elevation
402 ft
Land Area
81.5 sq mi
Water Area
2.2 sq mi (3% water)

At a glance

Population
2,768
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,969
-30% vs US avg
Home value
$140,700
-60% vs US avg
Median rent
$512
-56% vs US avg
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Overview of ZIP Code 47520

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What to know about ZIP 47520

ZIP code 47520 covers Cannelton, IN in Perry County with a population of about 2,768.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 812, 930; U.S. House district IN-8; the EVANSVILLE media market.

Income and economy in Cannelton, IN

Median household income in ZIP 47520 is about $52,969 — about 30% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.2%; unemployment rate near 7.3%; 11.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Finance and insurance, and Retail trade; about 2.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 47520

Median home value is about $140,700 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $512 (about 56% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 71.9% (about 6.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 47520 in Cannelton, IN, a household would need roughly $39,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $904. That sits below the local median household income ($52,969), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Cannelton city, IN as Very Low (composite score 35.0), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (49.0) and hurricane (17.1). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Cannelton city, IN show little to no average snow and around 49.0 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 127 for ZIP 47520 (Cannelton city, IN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport OWB (30.7 miles (49.3 km)) · Saint Meinrad School of Theology (17.1 miles (27.5 km)) · Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (21.5 miles (34.6 km)) · VA: Owensboro Community Based Outpatient Clinic (27.2 miles (43.7 km))

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