Farmersburg, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47850
Sullivan County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,456
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,050
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmersburg 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
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47850 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47850 covers 132.0 square miles in Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,456 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47850 reports a modest median household income of $54,050 (27% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,551. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,400 (46% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $808; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 47850 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 47850
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmersburg, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47850.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 47850, Farmersburg, 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
2,456
Population
132.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47850?
46.1
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$54,050
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$30,551
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47850 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Farmersburg, 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)
$54,050 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
984housing units
984
Total Housing Units
899
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,400
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$808
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 47850, employing approximately 289 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,800,000.
38
Businesses
289
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 47850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47802
Terre Haute (47802)
34,532 residents
- 47879 3,302
Shelburn (47879)
3,302 residents
- 47850 2,456
Farmersburg (47850)
2,456 residents
- 47855 546
Hymera (47855)
546 residents
- 47849 496
Fairbanks (47849)
496 residents
- 47866 347
Pimento (47866)
347 residents
- 47871 220
Riley (47871)
220 residents
- 47869 137
Prairie Creek (47869)
137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47850 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47850 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47866
Pimento (47866)
$81,681 median income
- 47871
Riley (47871)
$77,083 median income
- 47849
Fairbanks (47849)
$68,000 median income
- 47802
Terre Haute (47802)
$57,395 median income
- 47879
Shelburn (47879)
$54,750 median income
- 47850
Farmersburg (47850)
$54,050 median income
- 47855
Hymera (47855)
$47,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47850 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 47850, 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 (2,456 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 47850 in?
ZIP code 47850 (Farmersburg) 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 47850?
ZIP code 47850 in Farmersburg, IN has a population of 2,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47850?
The median household income in ZIP 47850 is $54,050, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47850?
The median home value in ZIP 47850 is $104,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47850?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47850 is White at 97.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47850?
ZIP code 47850 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47850?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47850 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47850?
In ZIP code 47850, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47850?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47850 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47850?
In ZIP code 47850, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47850?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47850 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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