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Dana, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47847

Vermillion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,077
9/sq mi
$53,924
Median income
$62,700
Median home value
3.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47847 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana, home to just 1,077 residents across 125.2 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47847 reports a modest median household income of $53,924 (27% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,192. Local economic indicators show a 18.9% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $62,700 (68% below the state average), median rent at $643 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Vermillion County, letting you compare 47847 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 47847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dana, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47847.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47847, Dana, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,077

Population

125.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47847?

38.2

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,924

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$31,192

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47847 ranks nationally

Dana, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,924 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

466

Total Housing Units

409

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$62,700

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$643

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 47847, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,526,000.

18

Businesses

52

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 27.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47847 vs 47854 →

ZIP 47847 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47847 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47847 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47847 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47854 Hillsdale, IN 849 4.9 mi
47928 Cayuga, IN 2,047 7.3 mi
47966 Newport, IN 461 6.4 mi
47842 Clinton, IN 10,085 10.2 mi
47862 Montezuma, IN 1,610 8.4 mi
61870 Ridge Farm, IL 1,327 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermillion County

47842 standard
Clinton, IN
Pop: 10,085
47928 standard
Cayuga, IN
Pop: 2,047
47974 standard
Perrysville, IN
Pop: 1,186
47854 standard
Hillsdale, IN
Pop: 849
47966 standard
Newport, IN
Pop: 461
47884 standard
Universal, IN
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Vermillion County Dana, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47847 in? ▼
ZIP code 47847 (Dana) is located in Vermillion County, Indiana. Vermillion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermillion-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47847? ▼
ZIP code 47847 in Dana, IN has a population of 1,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47847? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47847 is $53,924, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47847? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47847 is $62,700, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47847? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47847 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47847? ▼
ZIP code 47847 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47847? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47847 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47847? ▼
In ZIP code 47847, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47847? ▼
In ZIP code 47847, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47847? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47847 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.