County

Perry County, IN

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Indiana

👥18,058Population
💰$60,161Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$154,039Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Black2.6%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,851 (40.6%)
Some College2,228 (18.6%)
Associates1,514 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,238 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,086 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College18.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,161 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$154,038 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units7,945
Vacant Units670

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Perry County, IN

Perry County is located in Indiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,058 residents. With a median age of 41.54, it is a middle-aged county.

Perry County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,160 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Perry County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $154,038 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $677. Homeownership rates are high at 77.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Perry County are primarily White (92.73%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Perry County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Perry County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47515 Bristow 1,196 $68,854 $198,400 8.4% 18.5%
47520 Cannelton 2,768 $52,969 $140,700 $729 7.3% 20.5%
47525 Derby 313 $71,731 $194,500 0.0% 27.7%
47551 Leopold 561 $88,047 $187,500 3.6% 40.5%
47574 Rome 136 $111,250 0.0% 19.8%
47586 Tell City 10,994 $58,641 $137,900 $665 4.8% 30.8%