Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 48 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,270 (36%) |
| Some College | 1,915 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 1,846 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,025 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,529 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,476 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,941 ▼ 26% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $784/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,792 |
| Vacant Units | 778 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Posey County is located in Indiana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,784 residents. With a median age of 43.76, it is a middle-aged county.
Posey County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,475 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Posey County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $206,941 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $783. Homeownership rates are high at 80.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Posey County are primarily White (93.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Posey County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 6 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47612 | Cynthiana | 784 | $66,750 | $111,500 | $493 | 3.9% | 30.1% |
| 47616 | Griffin | 214 | $80,208 | $77,900 | $1,042 | 2.1% | 51.6% |
| 47620 | Mount Vernon | 12,533 | $74,869 | $215,600 | $755 | 3.1% | 38.7% |
| 47631 | New Harmony | 2,085 | $60,509 | $184,300 | $875 | 3.0% | 39.3% |
| 47633 | Poseyville | 2,402 | $71,136 | $135,700 | $720 | 2.9% | 24.4% |
| 47638 | Wadesville | 3,766 | $84,311 | $263,300 | $916 | 0.8% | 43.2% |