ZIP code 47842
Where is ZIP code 47842?
Clinton, Indiana
Vermillion County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 47842 belongs to Clinton, Indiana in Vermillion County. 47842 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 217, 447, 765, 812 and 930. About 9,652 people live in the 47842 area, where the median household income is $56,750. The closest ZIP codes are 47884 (Universal, 3.1 mi southwest), 47880 (Shepardsville, 4 mi south) and 47831 (Blanford, 5.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 47842 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clinton |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Vermillion County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447, 765, 812, 930 |
| Coordinates | 39.6591, -87.4208 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 478 |
Population and income in 47842
| Population | 9,652 · higher than 73% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 133 · higher than 56% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.8 years · higher than 58% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $56,750 · lower than 83% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,582 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $119,400 · lower than 86% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $742 a month |
| Housing units | 4,502 |
| Households | 4,113 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 72.68 sq mi (plus 1.27 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47884 | Universal, IN | 3.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 47880 | Shepardsville, IN | 4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47831 | Blanford, IN | 5.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 47863 | New Goshen, IN | 5.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47874 | Rosedale, IN | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 47860 | Mecca, IN | 6.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47854 | Hillsdale, IN | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 47862 | Montezuma, IN | 10 mi N | Standard |
| 47805 | Terre Haute, IN | 10.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 61955 | Vermilion, IL | 10.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 47876 | Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN | 10.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47851 | Fontanet, IN | 11 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47842
123 MAIN ST
CLINTON IN 47842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Centenary, Crompton Hill, Fairview Park, Jacksonville and Jonestown and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47842?
- 47842 is a Clinton, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 47842 in?
- ZIP code 47842 is in Vermillion County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47842 in?
- 47842 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47842 use area codes 217, 447, 765, 812 and 930.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47842?
- About 9,652 people live in ZIP code 47842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47842?
- The median household income in 47842 is $56,750 a year, lower than 83% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 47842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47842 are 47884 (Universal, 3.1 miles), 47880 (Shepardsville, 4 miles), 47831 (Blanford, 5.3 miles) and 47863 (New Goshen, 5.9 miles).