City

Santa Claus, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Spencer County  ·  Indiana

👥2,881Population
💰$95,313Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$249,100Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate517 (27.9%)
Some College168 (9.1%)
Associates290 (15.6%)
Bachelors204 (11%)
Graduate Degree676 (36.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 36.4%Edu
HS Grad27.9%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate36.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,313 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$249,100 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units1,171
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Santa Claus, IN

Santa Claus is a city in Indiana, located in Spencer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,881 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Santa Claus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,313 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Claus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,100 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Claus is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.84%).

Santa Claus, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Santa Claus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47579 2,881 $95,313 $249,100 $1,100 1.7% 47.4% 92.2%