47849 ZIP Code – Fairbanks, Indiana
47849 is a small ZIP code in Fairbanks, Indiana, part of Sullivan County with a population of approximately 530 residents. The median household income is $95,556 — above the Indiana average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $150,000, well below the national average, with 82.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 45% single-family (decreasing).
At 18.5%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 16.6% is above the U.S. average. About 4.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 27.7, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62477, 47869, 47850.
ZIP Code 47849 Data
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ZIP 47849 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 47849 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 530 | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $95k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $150k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.7 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.7% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62477 – West Union
- 47869 – Prairie Creek
- 47850 – Farmersburg
- 47861 – Merom
- 62433 – Hutsonville
- 62478 – West York
- 47879 – Shelburn
- 47882 – Sullivan
- 47870 – Prairieton
- 47802 – Terre Haute
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62477 | WEST UNION | 778 | $54,375 |
| 47869 | PRAIRIE CREEK | 34 | Not provided |
| 47850 | FARMERSBURG | 2,295 | $63,382 |
| 47861 | MEROM | 573 | $81,071 |
| 62433 | HUTSONVILLE | 1,150 | $68,681 |