ZIP code 47879

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 47879 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Shelburn, IN. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 47879 ZIP code area.

47879 is the zip code for

Shelburn, IN

Also in this location:
Hymera, IN

Total population
3,302
Housing units
1,477
Land area
(sq. miles)
59.25
Density
(people per sq. mile)
55.73
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.52

Demographic data for zip code 47879

Gender:

Male
1,684
Female
1,618
Median age
Male
38.40
Female
42.10
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,308
Family households
924
Nonfamily households
384
Average household size
2.52
Average family size
2.96
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,477
Occupied housing units
1,308
Owner-occupied
1,041
Renter-occupied
267
Vacant housing units
169
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
195
5 to 9 years
227
10 to 14 years
230
15 to 19 years
228
20 to 24 years
177
25 to 34 years
391
35 to 44 years
422
45 to 54 years
504
55 to 59 years
224
60 to 64 years
242
65 to 74 years
257
75 to 84 years
170
85 years and over
35
Median age
40.00
Age

Race:

White
3,191
Hispanic or Latino
28
Black or African American
1
Asian
10
American Indian & Alaska Native
11
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
6
Two or More Races
55
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 47879

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
2,479
Civilian labor force
1,487
Employed
1,329
Unemployed
158
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
992
Percent Unemployed
10.6%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,326
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,110
Carpooled
106
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
18
Other means
35
Worked at home
57
Mean travel time
25.6 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,329
Management / business / science / arts
322
Service
161
Sales / office
314
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
158
Production / transportation / material moving
374
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,329
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
87
Construction
65
Manufacturing
270
Wholesale trade
19
Retail trade
234
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
61
Information
14
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
92
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
25
Educational services / health care / social assistance
246
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
40
Public administration
147
Other services
29
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,329
Private wage & salary workers
1,034
Government workers
226
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
69
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,358
Less than $10,000
83
$10,000 to $14,999
83
$15,000 to $24,999
128
$25,000 to $34,999
345
$35,000 to $49,999
227
$50,000 to $74,999
244
$75,000 to $99,999
122
$100,000 to $149,999
71
$150,000 to $199,999
42
$200,000 or more
13
Median household income
$38,333
Mean household income
$50,015
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
13.1%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 47879

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Shelburn Elementary School
620 N Washington St
(812) 397-5390202860.0

Public libraries around Shelburn, IN

NameAddress
Rockville Public Library
106 North Market Street
Rockville, IN 47872

Universities and Colleges around 47879

NameAddressPhone
Ivy Tech State College112 East York Street
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-1065

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 47879

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Hamilton Center
620 Eighth Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 231-832345
Healthsouth Rehab Hospital
501 St Anthony Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 235-565660
St Vincent Clay Hospital1206 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-267536
Sullivan County Community Hosp2200 North Section Street
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-431137
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
3901 South Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 232-0021238
Union Hospital
1606 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 238-7000270
West Central Community Hosp801 South Main Street
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-245127

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