47879 ZIP Code, Shelburn, IN
47879 is a ZIP code in Shelburn, Indiana in Sullivan County. It covers 62 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47850, 47855 and 47866. 2,640 people live here in 1,215 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $54,750, below the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 46.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shelburn, IN
- County: Sullivan County
- Land area: 62 sq mi
- Population: 2,640
- Median household income: $54,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,640 |
| Households | 1,215 |
| Median household income | $54,750 |
| Income per person | $31,542 |
| Median age | 46.3 |
| Homeowners | 77.9% |
| Median home value | $93,500 |
| Median rent | $762 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% |
| Broadband internet | 76.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 10.2% |
| $25–35K | 11.1% |
| $35–50K | 17.7% |
| $50–75K | 17.4% |
| $75–100K | 21.2% |
| $100–150K | 8.4% |
| $150–200K | 2.0% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 7.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 21.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.9% |
| 75+ | 6.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.2% |
| Owned outright | 33.4% |
| Rented | 19.9% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.7% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 3.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 17.1% |
Businesses in 47879
27 business establishments with 154 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47850 — Farmersburg town, IN (4.1 mi)
- 47855 — Hymera town, IN (4.2 mi)
- 47866 (6.6 mi)
- 47882 — Sullivan city, IN (7.7 mi)
- 47845 — Coalmont CDP, IN (7.8 mi)
- 47869 (8.3 mi)
- 47858 (9.4 mi)
- 47849 (9.9 mi)
Areas that include 47879
- Shelburn, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sullivan County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Sullivan County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sullivan County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Sullivan County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sullivan County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Sullivan County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Sullivan County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47879, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47879 in?
- 47879 is a Shelburn, IN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Shelburn; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47879 in?
- 47879 is in Sullivan County.
- What is the population of 47879?
- About 2,640 people (±336), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,908.
- What is the median household income in 47879?
- $54,750 (±$10,195), 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 47879?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47879 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47879?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47850 (4.1 mi, Farmersburg), 47855 (4.2 mi, Hymera), 47866 (6.6 mi), 47882 (7.7 mi, Sullivan), 47845 (7.8 mi, Coalmont) and 47869 (8.3 mi).
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