ZIP Code 47879, Indiana
ZIP Code 47879 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 47879 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Clay County / Sullivan County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,640. The land area covers 61.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,640 | ±336 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,215 | ±187 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,330 | ±186 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,215 | ±187 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 115 | ±60 |
| Median Home Value | $93,500 | ±$19,749 |
| Median Gross Rent | $762 | ±$145 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,750 | ±$10,195 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,542 | ±$3,955 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 409 | ±152 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,387 | ±249 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76% | ±15.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 26,424 (2024)
ID: 103739
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
609 E NATIONAL AVE, STE 105, BRAZIL IN 47834-2659
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Clay City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Clay City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Dugger, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Terre Haute, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Linton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Linton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Linton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Farmersburg, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Indiana State University
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College | 18.8 mi away | 210 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN, 47809 |
8122376311
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SHELBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 17 WEST GRIFFITH STREET, SHELBURN, IN, 47879 |
(812) 397-2210
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J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 18.8 mi away | 2232 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN, 47807 |
8122328334
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FARMERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 102 WEST MAIN STREET, FARMERSBURG, IN, 47850 |
(812) 696-2194
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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College | 20.0 mi away | 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN, 47803-3920 |
8128771511
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SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 100 SOUTH CROWDER STREET, SULLIVAN, IN, 47882 |
(812) 268-4957
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Lincoln Trail College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 11220 State Hwy 1, Robinson, IL, 62454 |
61839329822005
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JASONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 611 WEST MAIN STREET, JASONVILLE, IN, 47438 |
(812) 665-2025
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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College | 22.0 mi away | 1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, 47876-1099 |
8125355151
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DUGGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 8007 EAST MAIN STREET, DUGGER, IN, 47848 |
(812) 648-2822
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FARMERSBURG TV-2, IN US, located 3.2 miles from ZCTA5 47879. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 21.3° | 29.5° | 3.19" | 5.3" |
| February | 42.4° | 23.9° | 33.2° | 2.30" | 3.6" |
| March | 53.2° | 33.8° | 43.5° | 3.53" | 1.7" |
| April | 65.2° | 45.1° | 55.2° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.4° | 55.0° | 65.2° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 64.0° | 73.7° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.5° | 66.4° | 76.5° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.4° | 64.6° | 75.0° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.8° | 56.8° | 68.3° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.2° | 45.4° | 56.3° | 3.67" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.5° | 35.1° | 44.3° | 3.81" | 0.5" |
| December | 41.8° | 26.7° | 34.3° | 2.89" | 3.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburn town | Town | 1.6 mi | — |
| Farmersburg town | Town | 3.8 mi | — |
| Hymera town | Town | 4.3 mi | — |
| Sullivan city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Fairbanks CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Lewis CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 47879. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.