47861 ZIP Code, Merom, IN
47861 is a ZIP code in Merom, Indiana in Sullivan County. It covers 44 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 62451, 62433 and 47849. 727 people live here in 307 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $56,484, below the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 51.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Merom, IN
- County: Sullivan County
- Land area: 44 sq mi
- Population: 727
- Median household income: $56,484
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 727 |
| Households | 307 |
| Median household income | $56,484 |
| Income per person | $31,733 |
| Median age | 51.7 |
| Homeowners | 83.7% |
| Median home value | $198,800 |
| Median rent | $1,077 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% |
| Broadband internet | 97.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.0% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 18.2% |
| $50–75K | 27.7% |
| $75–100K | 20.8% |
| $100–150K | 7.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 1.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 6.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 17.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 19.3% |
| 65–74 | 3.2% |
| 75+ | 19.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.6% |
| Owned outright | 45.0% |
| Rented | 14.2% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 25.2% |
Businesses in 47861
5 business establishments with 10 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 62451 — Palestine village, IL (7.4 mi)
- 62433 — Hutsonville village, IL (8.1 mi)
- 47849 (8.4 mi)
- 47882 — Sullivan city, IN (8.6 mi)
- 47865 (10.3 mi)
- 62477 — West Union CDP, IL (11.7 mi)
- 62478 — West York CDP, IL (11.8 mi)
- 62454 — Robinson city, IL (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 47861
- Merom, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sullivan County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47861, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47861 in?
- 47861 is a Merom, IN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47861 in?
- 47861 is in Sullivan County.
- What is the population of 47861?
- About 727 people (±243), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 556.
- What is the median household income in 47861?
- $56,484 (±$13,231), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47861?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47861 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47861?
- The closest, measured center to center: 62451 (7.4 mi, Palestine), 62433 (8.1 mi, Hutsonville), 47849 (8.4 mi), 47882 (8.6 mi, Sullivan), 47865 (10.3 mi) and 62477 (11.7 mi, West Union).
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