ZIP Code 47847

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Dana · Vermillion County · Indiana

Population
1,077

9/sq mi

Median income
$53,924

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$62,700

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.1%

Median age 38.2

Land area
125.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47847 in Dana, Indiana has a population of 1,077. The median household income is $53,924, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $62,700, 77% below the US average. 3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.2 square miles in Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,077 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47847 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47847 sits at $53,924 (27% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,192. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $62,700 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $643 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermillion County, so you can benchmark 47847 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 47847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,077

Population

125.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Dana, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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