ZIP Code 47579 - Santa Claus Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47579 is located in Santa Claus Indiana. Portions of 47579 are also in Clay Township (Spencer County) and Harrison Township (Spencer County) and Carter Township. 47579 is entirely within Spencer County. Regionally, 47579 is located in the Evansville Area.
ZIP Code 47579 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Santa Claus |
| Primary County | Spencer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,748 |
| Area Code(s) | 812 / 930 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 47579 Map
47579 Demographics
47579 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47579 is White. The current unemployment level in 47579 is 3.6%.
| Population | 2,748 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.46% |
| Population Density | 135 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,100 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $480,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.28% |
47579 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,736 | 98.28% |
| Black | 27 | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47579 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 165 | 8.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 307 | 16.44% |
| High School Diploma | 664 | 35.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 19 | 1.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 88 | 4.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 171 | 9.16% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 11.41% |
| Masters Degree | 207 | 11.09% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 0.86% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.91% |
47579 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.11243057, -86.93157959 |
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| Region | Evansville Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 20 Square Miles |
47579 Schools
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47579 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72c - Green River-Southern Wabash Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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