Tell City
City in Perry County, Indiana

Tell City is a city in Perry County, Indiana, with 7,506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cannelton, 3.1 miles S.
- 7,506residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.7 km²
- 1,656 / sq mipopulation density
- 47520ZIP code
About Tell City
Tell City is a city in and the county seat of Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 7,506 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Tell City
- Median household income
- $52,949
- Median home value
- $139,000
- Median rent
- $657/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Tell City had 7,506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,656 per sq mi (639 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tell City at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,506 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.53 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9530° N, 86.7593° W |
| ZIP code | 47520 |
| Official website | tellcityindiana.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1875248 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tell City
- Cannelton3.1 mi S
- Troy4.0 mi NW
- Hawesville, KY4.3 mi S
- Lewisport, KY8.0 mi W
- Newtonville10.3 mi W
- Cloverport, KY10.9 mi SE
- Grandview12.3 mi W
- Yelvington, KY13.9 mi SW
- Leopold14.2 mi NE
- Maceo, KY14.4 mi SW
- Santa Claus14.5 mi NW
- Knottsville, KY15.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Tell City
What county is Tell City in?
Tell City is in Perry County, Indiana.
What is the population of Tell City, IN?
7,506 people lived in Tell City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tell City, IN?
The ZIP code of Tell City is 47520.
What is the elevation of Tell City?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tell City?
Cannelton (3.1 mi), Troy (4.0 mi), Hawesville (4.3 mi), Lewisport (8.0 mi), Newtonville (10.3 mi).
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