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Sullivan, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47882

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

8,430
23/sq mi
$57,637
Median income
$154,800
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sullivan pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47882 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana, home to 8,430 residents across 371.4 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47882 reports a modest median household income of $57,637 (22% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,093. Poverty here runs at 14.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. Median home value sits at $154,800 (20% below the state average), median rent at $857 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sullivan County, letting you compare 47882 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 47882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sullivan, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47882.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47882, Sullivan, 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

8,430

Population

371.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47882?

40.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$57,637

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,093

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47882 ranks nationally

Sullivan, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,637 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,084

Total Housing Units

3,616

Occupied Units

468

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$154,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47882 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 145
2021 +9.9% 160
2022 +7.8% 172
2023 +10.0% 189
2024 +6.2% 201

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 194 business establishments in ZIP 47882, employing approximately 2,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,932,000.

194

Businesses

2,698

Employees

$125.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 30 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 29 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 18 9.3%
Construction 15 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.7%
Finance and insurance 11 5.7%
Manufacturing 9 4.6%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.1%
Utilities 5 2.6%
Information 3 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 47882 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 47882 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47882 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 47882 ranks #4 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
47865 Paxton, IN 79 4.9 mi
47879 Shelburn, IN 3,302 7.0 mi
47838 Carlisle, IN 4,081 9.5 mi
47848 Dugger, IN 1,691 8.7 mi
47855 Hymera, IN 546 8.9 mi
47849 Fairbanks, IN 496 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

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
47855 standard
Hymera, IN
Pop: 546

Related Areas

Sullivan County Sullivan, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47882 in? ▼
ZIP code 47882 (Sullivan) 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 47882? ▼
ZIP code 47882 in Sullivan, IN has a population of 8,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47882? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47882 is $57,637, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47882? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47882 is $154,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47882? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47882 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47882? ▼
ZIP code 47882 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 2,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47882? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47882 are: Retail trade (34), Other services (except public administration) (30), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47882? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47882 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47882? ▼
In ZIP code 47882, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 47882? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47882 is 22.8 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 47882? ▼
In ZIP code 47882, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47882? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47882 is 14.2% 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.