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 Low-density area
- $53,924
- Median income Below-median income area
- $62,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 2nd 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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,192. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $62,700 (68% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $643; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermillion County, so 47847 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 47847?
38.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,192
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47847 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Dana, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,924 14th percentile higher than 14% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
466housing units
466
Total Housing Units
409
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,700
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47842
Clinton (47842)
10,085 residents
- 47928 2,047
Cayuga (47928)
2,047 residents
- 47862 1,610
Montezuma (47862)
1,610 residents
- 61870 1,327
Ridge Farm (61870)
1,327 residents
- 47847 1,077
Dana (47847)
1,077 residents
- 47854 849
Hillsdale (47854)
849 residents
- 47966 461
Newport (47966)
461 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47847 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47847 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47854
Hillsdale (47854)
$86,509 median income
- 47862
Montezuma (47862)
$65,625 median income
- 47966
Newport (47966)
$62,750 median income
- 47842
Clinton (47842)
$56,750 median income
- 61870
Ridge Farm (61870)
$54,044 median income
- 47847
Dana (47847)
$53,924 median income
- 47928
Cayuga (47928)
$52,275 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47847, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,077 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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