ZIP Code 47882

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Sullivan · Sullivan County · Indiana

Population
8,430

23/sq mi

Median income
$57,637

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,800

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.1%

Median age 40.3

Land area
371.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47882 in Sullivan, Indiana has a population of 8,430. The median household income is $57,637, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $154,800, 44% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47882 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 371.4 square miles in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana. The area is home to 8,430 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 47882 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47882 sits at $57,637 (22% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,093. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $154,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47882 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 47882 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 47882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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

Quick Facts

8,430

Population

371.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Sullivan, 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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