PlainZIP

Fairbanks, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47849

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

496
7/sq mi
$68,000
Median income
1.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairbanks pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47849 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47849 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairbanks, Sullivan County, Indiana, home to just 496 residents across 67.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47849 reports a modest median household income of $68,000 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $57,497. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. To put 47849 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sullivan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 47849, Fairbanks, 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

496

Population

67.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47849?

45.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

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?

$68,000

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$57,497

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47849 ranks nationally

Fairbanks, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,000 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.4%

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

What does housing look like?

130

Total Housing Units

130

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 47849, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$189K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 47849 vs 47861 →

ZIP 47849 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 47849 ranks #6 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 47849 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 47849 ranks #3 of 6 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
47861 Merom, IN 616 8.9 mi
47869 Prairie Creek, IN 137 6.4 mi
62477 West Union, IL 946 6.5 mi
47850 Farmersburg, IN 2,456 7.6 mi
62433 Hutsonville, IL 998 9.7 mi
47882 Sullivan, IN 8,430 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

47882 standard
Sullivan, IN
Pop: 8,430
47838 standard
Carlisle, IN
Pop: 4,081
47879 standard
Shelburn, IN
Pop: 3,302
47850 standard
Farmersburg, IN
Pop: 2,456
47848 standard
Dugger, IN
Pop: 1,691
47861 standard
Merom, IN
Pop: 616

Related Areas

Sullivan County Fairbanks, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47849 in? ▼
ZIP code 47849 (Fairbanks) is located in Sullivan County, Indiana. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47849? ▼
ZIP code 47849 in Fairbanks, IN has a population of 496 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47849? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47849 is $68,000, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47849? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47849 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47849? ▼
ZIP code 47849 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47849? ▼
In ZIP code 47849, 28.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.4% 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 47849? ▼
In ZIP code 47849, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47849? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47849 is 8.1% 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.