ZIP Code 47884

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Universal · Vermillion County · Indiana

Population
229

69/sq mi

Median income
$59,167

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$65,700

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.5%

Median age 50.4

Land area
3.3 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47884 in Universal, Indiana has a population of 229. The median household income is $59,167, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $65,700, 76% below the US average. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47884 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.3 square miles in Universal, Vermillion County, Indiana. The area is home to 229 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 47884 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47884 sits at $59,167 (20% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $25,146. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $65,700 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $533 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47884 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 47884, Universal, 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

229

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Universal, 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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