ZIP Code 47859 Demographics

Parke County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47859 compared to county averages.

Total Population

986

↓ 94.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,750

↓ 7.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$122,900

↑ +1.2% vs county

Median Age

33.9 yrs

↑ 20.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

↑ 85.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47859 compares to Parke County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47859 $59k Parke $63k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47859 $123k Parke $122k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

81.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,108

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47859 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$122,900
Down Payment (20%)$24,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$780P&I: $621 | Tax: $123 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$1,108
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $328/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47859, sorted by distance.

47989 6.3 mi away montgomery county 47916 9.1 mi away montgomery county 47872 9.2 mi away parke county 46175 11.4 mi away putnam county 47949 12.1 mi away fountain county 47990 13.6 mi away montgomery county 47965 14.1 mi away montgomery county 47933 18.0 mi away montgomery county

About Parke County

Parke County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 16,327. The county's median household income is $63,393 and median home value is $121,500. ZIP code 47859 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Parke County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.