ZIP Code 47879, IN

Living in 47879

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 3
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 77
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Schools 73
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Residents

3.6k Population +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

$48k Median 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

$85k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$459 Median 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

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Holy Cross School
13 miles, N
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Gibault
13 miles, N
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Bible Baptist Academy
16 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 47879, IN

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DePauw University
41 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 47879, IN

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 47879, IN

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