The 47861 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Merom in Indiana in Sullivan County in the United States. The current population estimate is 663. An estimated 17.0% of residents in the 47861 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 35.0 years. In this Indiana region, an estimated 27.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $24,197. The median household income is $66,250, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 47861 is $66,250, while the region's mean household income is $69,757. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,197. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47861 of $24,197 is approximately 18.74% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 11.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately21.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.2% of the population in 47861 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 22.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 47861 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 25.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47861, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 47861 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47861 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 47861 are younger than average. The median age of 35.0 years in ZIP Code 47861 is approximately 8.14% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 47861 falls in the age group under 5 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 47861 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 15.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 47861, 99.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sullivan County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47861, an estimated 33.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 29.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Sullivan County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.3% |
In ZIP Code 47861, 94.5% of the population graduated high school, while 27.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.0% in this Sullivan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.1% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47861 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 47861 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 47861 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 47861 | 10.29¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 14.8¢/kWh | 12.49¢/kWh | 8.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 47861 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.5 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.3 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.17 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.96 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.96 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.04 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.98 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.99 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.84 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 47861, 66.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.3 minutes. Approximately 31.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47861 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 47861 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.7% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.1% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.1% |
| Public administration | 8.1% |