ZIP Code 47855

standard

Source:

Hymera · Sullivan County · Indiana

Population
546

264/sq mi

Median income
$47,102

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,500

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.6%

Median age 36.5

Land area
2.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47855 in Hymera, Indiana has a population of 546. The median household income is $47,102, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $90,500, 67% below the US average. 5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47855 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Hymera, Sullivan County, Indiana. The area is home to 546 residents, producing a population density of 264 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 47855 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47855 sits at $47,102 (36% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $21,480. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.5%. On housing, the median home value is $90,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $873 per month, and 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47855 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 47855 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 →

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 47855, Hymera, 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

546

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

264

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 47855?

36.5

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
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 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,102

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$21,480

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.6%

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

What does housing look like?

409

Total Housing Units

359

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.7%
Renter 37.3%

$90,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$873

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 47855, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,000.

7

Businesses

28

Employees

$386K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 57.1%

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 47855 vs 47879 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47879 Shelburn, IN 3,302 4.0 mi
47866 Pimento, IN 347 7.0 mi
47438 Jasonville, IN 4,798 6.5 mi
47858 Lewis, IN 698 6.4 mi
47850 Farmersburg, IN 2,456 7.8 mi
47882 Sullivan, IN 8,430 8.9 mi
47441 Linton, IN 9,269 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47855 in?
ZIP code 47855 (Hymera) 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 47855?
ZIP code 47855 in Hymera, IN has a population of 546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47855?
The median household income in ZIP 47855 is $47,102, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47855?
The median home value in ZIP 47855 is $90,500, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47855 is White at 90.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47855?
ZIP code 47855 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47855?
In ZIP code 47855, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.6% 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 47855?
In ZIP code 47855, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47855 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Hymera, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.