ZIP Code 47879, IN
Living in 47879
Bikeability14
Walkability3
Commute63
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety98
Airports36
Hospitals61
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+345 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office17%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$459Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas11%
Utility gas49%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 47879
United States45
Indiana52
Terre Haute Metro Area10
Sullivan County3
Property Crime in 47879
United States48
Indiana47
Terre Haute Metro Area24
Sullivan County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 47879
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 47879, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 47879, IN
Holy Cross School
13 miles, N
Gibault
13 miles, N
Bible Baptist Academy
16 miles, N
Learning Tree Montessori School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 47879, IN
Indiana State University
19 miles, N
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
20 miles, N
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
22 miles, N
DePauw University
41 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 47879, IN
Sullivan County Community Hospital
5 miles, S
Harsha Behavioral Center Inc
12 miles, N
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
15 miles, N
Greene County General Hospital
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 47879, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
68 miles, NE
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
75 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
80 miles, S
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
101 miles, S