City

Cannelton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Indiana

👥2,768Population
💰$52,969Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$140,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 1.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Black1.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (1%)
HS Graduate874 (48.3%)
Some College341 (18.8%)
Associates205 (11.3%)
Bachelors149 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree223 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College18.8%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,969 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$140,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units1,407
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Cannelton, IN

Cannelton is a city in Indiana, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,768 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Cannelton is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,969 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cannelton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cannelton is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.63%).

Cannelton, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Cannelton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47520 2,768 $52,969 $140,700 $729 7.3% 20.5% 71.9%