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Poseyville, IN
Town in Posey County, Indiana.
Population
1,270
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,968
ZIP codes
0
Poseyville and its ZIP codes
Poseyville at a glance
- Poseyville is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,500 a year, 13% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,400 (34% below Indiana) and median rent is $726 a month.
Local data for Poseyville, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poseyville, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,500
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$726/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Irish Americans (77), Italian Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Posey County. PPP loans are for Poseyville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,000
8,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,772
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$198M
FY 2026, $7,838 per person
How people get to work
Poseyville, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poseyville, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
887
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poseyville, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Poseyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| CynthianaTown | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| WadesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| St. WendelCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| JohnsonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2 |
| GriffinTown | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| New HarmonyTown | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| OwensvilleTown | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Parkers SettlementCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| HaubstadtTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| DarmstadtTown | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| Fort BranchTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Phillipstown, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Grayville, ILCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Keensburg, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poseyville, IN in?
- Poseyville is in Posey County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Poseyville, IN?
- About 1,270 people live in Poseyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poseyville?
- Nearby places include Stewartsville (3 mi), Cynthiana (4.1 mi), Wadesville (4.5 mi), Blairsville (6.4 mi), St. Wendel (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023