ZIP Code 47855 Demographics

Sullivan County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47855 compared to county averages.

Total Population

952

↓ 95.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,438

↓ 16.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$81,900

↓ 28.9% vs county

Median Age

34.7 yrs

↑ 15.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.6%

↓ +110.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47855 compares to Sullivan County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47855 $45k Sullivan $55k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47855 $82k Sullivan $115k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

64.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$834

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47855 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$81,900
Down Payment (20%)$16,380
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$520P&I: $414 | Tax: $82 | Ins: $24
Rent (Local Median)
$834
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $314/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47855, sorted by distance.

47879 4.0 mi away sullivan county 47858 6.4 mi away clay county 47438 6.5 mi away greene county 47866 7.0 mi away vigo county 47850 7.8 mi away sullivan county 47882 8.9 mi away sullivan county 47848 10.7 mi away sullivan county 47869 11.8 mi away vigo county

About Sullivan County

Sullivan County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 20,791. The county's median household income is $54,556 and median home value is $115,200. ZIP code 47855 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Sullivan 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.