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Carbon 47837

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Indiana
$365K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$178K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.568
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$178K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,376 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.52%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.76%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.8%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.860
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

How Carbon 47837 compares

By median home value, Carbon 47837 is the 6th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Clay County, and its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Clay County.

Home values in Carbon 47837

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$33K$571K
ZIP codes in Clay County ranked by median home value
#Clay CountyMedian valueHomes
1Cory 47846$198K314
2Lewis 47858$198K298
3Bowling Green 47833$196K532
4Centerpoint 47840$184K840
5Brazil 47834$182K8,034
6Carbon 47837$178K568
7Knightsville 47857$150K179
8Staunton 47881$136K233
9Clay City 47841$135K1,047
1047853$133K114
11Coalmont 47845$101K120

About the Carbon 47837 market

What is the median home price in Carbon 47837, IN?

The median sale price in Carbon 47837, IN is $365,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Carbon 47837, IN each year?

1 homes sold in Carbon 47837, IN over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Carbon 47837, IN?

Carbon 47837, IN contains 568 residential properties, with a median of 1,376 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $178K.

How does Carbon 47837, IN compare to the rest of Clay County?

By median home value, Carbon 47837, IN is the 6th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Clay County. Its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Clay County. Brazil 47834 ranks just above it and Knightsville 47857 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Carbon 47837, IN?

76% of homes in Carbon 47837, IN are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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