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Universal, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47884

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

229
69/sq mi
$59,167
Median income
$65,700
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Universal pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47884 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47884 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Universal, Vermillion County, Indiana, home to just 229 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47884 reports a modest median household income of $59,167 (20% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $25,146. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.5%. The typical home here is valued at $65,700 (66% below the state average); renters pay a median of $533 monthly, and 87.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermillion County, so you can benchmark 47884 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 47884, Universal, 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

229

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47884?

50.4

Median Age

38.2%

Male

61.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$59,167

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$25,146

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47884 ranks nationally

Universal, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,167 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

73

Total Housing Units

64

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$65,700

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$533

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47884 vs 47863 →

ZIP 47884 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 47884 ranks #8 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 47884 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 47884 ranks #3 of 7 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
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 2.1 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 2.0 mi
47842 Clinton, IN 10,085 4.4 mi
47876 Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 394 7.1 mi
47885 West Terre Haute, IN 9,009 7.4 mi
61955 Vermilion, IL 157 7.9 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 8.7 mi
47809 Terre Haute, IN 2,687 10.2 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 8.1 mi
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermillion County

47842 standard
Clinton, IN
Pop: 10,085
47928 standard
Cayuga, IN
Pop: 2,047
47974 standard
Perrysville, IN
Pop: 1,186
47847 standard
Dana, IN
Pop: 1,077
47854 standard
Hillsdale, IN
Pop: 849
47966 standard
Newport, IN
Pop: 461

Related Areas

Vermillion County Universal, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47884 in? ▼
ZIP code 47884 (Universal) is located in Vermillion County, Indiana. Vermillion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermillion-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47884? ▼
ZIP code 47884 in Universal, IN has a population of 229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47884? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47884 is $59,167, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47884? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47884 is $65,700, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47884? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47884 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47884? ▼
In ZIP code 47884, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 47884? ▼
In ZIP code 47884, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47884? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47884 is 12.7% 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.