Santa Claus
Town in Spencer County, Indiana
Santa Claus is a town in Spencer County, Indiana, with 2,586 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 463 ft (141 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mariah Hill, 3.4 miles N.
- 2,586residents (2020 Census)
- 463 ftelevation · 141 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 399 / sq mipopulation density
- 47579ZIP code
About Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 2,586 at the 2020 census. It is home to numerous Christmas-themed attractions, including Holiday World & Splashin' Safari and Santa's Candy Castle.
The town was established in 1854 and known as Santa Fe (), but was unable to establish a post office as there was already another Santa Fe, Indiana. Several town meetings were held, during which the name Santa Claus was selected. The town has the world's only post office to bear the name of the eponymous Christmas figure. Because of this popular name, the post office receives thousands of letters to Santa from all over the world each year. A group of volunteers known as Santa's Elves ensures each child receives a reply from Santa Claus; this tradition has been in existence since at least 1914. The post office also creates an annual Christmas hand-cancellation pictorial postmark for use during December, attracting mail from around the world.
Santa Claus has grown substantially since the 1990 census, which recorded 927 residents. A majority of Santa Claus residents live within the gated community of Christmas Lake Village, which was developed in the late 1960s. It consists of 2,500 acres (10 km2) developed around three lakes: Christmas Lake, Lake Holly, and Lake Noel. The street names in Christmas Lake Village are all derived from the Christmas season. Many residents also live in Holiday Village, a subdivision on the north side of town.
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Living in Santa Claus
- Median household income
- $89,659
- Median home value
- $258,900
- Median rent
- $1,219/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Santa Claus had 2,586 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,586 |
|---|---|
| Density | 399 per sq mi (154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Claus at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Spencer County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,586 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.48 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1161° N, 86.9272° W |
| ZIP code | 47579 |
| Official website | townofsantaclaus.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1868022 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Claus
- Mariah Hill3.4 mi N
- Dale5.4 mi NW
- Gentryville5.8 mi W
- St. Meinrad6.2 mi NE
- Newtonville8.1 mi S
- Ferdinand8.5 mi NE
- Chrisney9.2 mi SW
- Troy10.5 mi SE
- Tennyson10.7 mi W
- Holland10.8 mi NW
- Folsomville12.8 mi W
- Grandview12.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Claus
What county is Santa Claus in?
Santa Claus is in Spencer County, Indiana.
What is the population of Santa Claus, IN?
2,586 people lived in Santa Claus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Claus, IN?
The ZIP code of Santa Claus is 47579.
What is the elevation of Santa Claus?
463 feet (141 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Santa Claus?
Mariah Hill (3.4 mi), Dale (5.4 mi), Gentryville (5.8 mi), St. Meinrad (6.2 mi), Newtonville (8.1 mi).
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