ZIP Code 47871 Demographics

Vigo County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 47871 compared to county averages.

Total Population

511

↓ 99.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$55,125

↑ +4.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$94,500

↓ 27.5% vs county

Median Age

40.5 yrs

↓ +11.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

19.2%

↓ +217.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 47871 compares to Vigo County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 47871 $55k Vigo $53k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 47871 $95k Vigo $130k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

71.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$935

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 47871 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$94,500
Down Payment (20%)$18,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$601P&I: $478 | Tax: $95 | Ins: $28
Rent (Local Median)
$935
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $334/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 47871, sorted by distance.

47803 5.2 mi away vigo county 47807 7.8 mi away vigo county 47809 8.1 mi away vigo county 47881 8.8 mi away clay county 47804 8.9 mi away vigo county 47805 11.0 mi away vigo county 47876 12.1 mi away vigo county 47885 12.6 mi away vigo county

About Vigo County

Vigo County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 106,355. The county's median household income is $52,789 and median home value is $130,300. ZIP code 47871 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Vigo 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.