47879 ZIP Code – Shelburn, Indiana
47879 is a ZIP code serving Shelburn, Indiana in Sullivan County with a population of approximately 3,386 residents. At $50,417, the median household income here runs below the Indiana average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $109,600 is well below the national average, with 77.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $722, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is near the U.S. average. About 13.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 41.7, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 47855, 47850, 47882.
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ZIP 47879 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 47879 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,386 | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $109k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $722 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.2% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 47855 – Hymera
- 47850 – Farmersburg
- 47882 – Sullivan
- 47866 – Pimento
- 47845 – Coalmont
- 47869 – Prairie Creek
- 47858 – Lewis
- 47849 – Fairbanks
- 47438 – Jasonville
- 47445 – Midland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47855 | HYMERA | 952 | $45,438 |
| 47850 | FARMERSBURG | 2,295 | $63,382 |
| 47882 | SULLIVAN | 7,984 | $52,232 |
| 47866 | PIMENTO | 498 | $98,693 |
| 47845 | COALMONT | 40 | Not provided |