ZIP code 47579
Where is ZIP code 47579?
Santa Claus, Indiana
Spencer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 47579 belongs to Santa Claus, Indiana in Spencer County. 47579 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 812 and 930. About 2,883 people live in the 47579 area, where the median household income is $87,926. The closest ZIP codes are 47556 (Mariah Hill, 3.4 mi north), 47552 (Lincoln City, 3.7 mi west) and 47536 (Fulda, 5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 47579 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Santa Claus |
| Also accepted | Christmas Lake Village, Christmas Lk, Xmas Lk Vlg |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Spencer County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| Coordinates | 38.1176, -86.9286 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 475 |
Population and income in 47579
| Population | 2,883 · higher than 50% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 251 · higher than 66% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.6 years · higher than 69% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $87,926 · higher than 80% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,037 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $258,300 · higher than 84% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,115 a month |
| Housing units | 1,164 |
| Households | 1,101 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.1% |
| Land area | 11.48 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47556 | Mariah Hill, IN | 3.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 47552 | Lincoln City, IN | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 47536 | Fulda, IN | 5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 47550 | Lamar, IN | 5.3 mi S | Standard |
| 47523 | Dale, IN | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 47537 | Gentryville, IN | 6.7 mi W | Standard |
| 47577 | Saint Meinrad, IN | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 47531 | Evanston, IN | 8.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 47532 | Ferdinand, IN | 8.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 47588 | Troy, IN | 9.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 47611 | Chrisney, IN | 9.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 47615 | Grandview, IN | 10.3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47579
123 MAIN ST
SANTA CLAUS IN 47579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE, CHRISTMAS LK and XMAS LK VLG as the city name for 47579. Avoid Xmas Lake Vlg: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47579?
- 47579 is a Santa Claus, Indiana ZIP code. Christmas Lake Village, Christmas Lk and Xmas Lk Vlg are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 47579 in?
- ZIP code 47579 is in Spencer County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47579 in?
- 47579 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 47579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47579 use area codes 812 and 930.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47579?
- About 2,883 people live in ZIP code 47579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47579?
- The median household income in 47579 is $87,926 a year, higher than 80% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 47579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47579 are 47556 (Mariah Hill, 3.4 miles), 47552 (Lincoln City, 3.7 miles), 47536 (Fulda, 5 miles) and 47550 (Lamar, 5.3 miles).