Data Profile of ZIP Code 47879

Insights on Shelburn, IN (ZIP Code 47879)

Indiana

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 47879

The 47879 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Shelburn in Indiana in Sullivan County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,592. An estimated 14.0% of residents in the 47879 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 37.6 years. In this Indiana region, an estimated 8.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $21,901. An estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $48,460.

Population in 47879

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 47879 is 3,592.

Shelburn, IN

The 47879 ZIP Code is associated with Shelburn, IN in Sullivan County.

Area Codes associated with 47879

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 47879 include 812.

Sunrise / Sunset in 47879

Sunrise: 6:29 am
Sunset: 9:19 pm
Sunrise in 47879 6:29 am
Sunrise in 47879 9:19 pm

Weather forecast for 47879

Tonight's forecast for 47879: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 47879

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 47879 Good

Internet in 47879

An estimated 79.2% of households in ZIP Code 47879 have a computer, while about 63.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 47879

In ZIP Code 47879, the gender split is approximately 49.0% male and an estimated 51.0% female.

Health Insurance in 47879

Approximately 8.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 47879 (Shelburn, IN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 47879

The median household income in ZIP Code 47879 is $48,460, while the region's mean household income is $59,132. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,901. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47879 of $21,901 is approximately 26.45% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 12.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately29.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.1% of the population in 47879 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.2% of 47879 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 47879

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 16.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 23.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.9%
$200,000 or more per year 0.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 47879

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47879, 94.2% is one race, while 5.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 47879 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47879 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 47879

Industry Percent
White 99.5%
Black or African American 2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 47879

Residents of ZIP Code 47879 are younger than average. The median age of 37.6 years in ZIP Code 47879 is approximately 1.31% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.9% of the population in 47879 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 47879 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 47879

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 6.0%
10 to 14 years 10.7%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 8.0%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 10.0%
45 to 54 years 19.9%
55 to 59 years 5.5%
60 to 64 years 2.1%
65 to 74 years 8.3%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 1.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 47879

In ZIP Code 47879, 97.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% 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 in 47879

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.9%
Spanish 2.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 47879

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47879, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Sullivan County region.

Age of Housing in 47879

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 20.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 47879

In ZIP Code 47879, 86.2% of the population graduated high school, while 8.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.2% in this Sullivan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 47879

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 41.2%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 15.0%
Bachelor's degree 5.2%
Graduate or professional degree 3.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 47879 [4]

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 47879 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 47879 is high blood pressure, as approximately 36.8% of adults 18 and older in this Sullivan County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 47879

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 31.4%
High blood pressure 36.8%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 7.3%
Current asthma 10.9%
Coronary heart disease 7.1%
Diagnosed diabetes 12.4%
High cholesterol 37.0%
Chronic kidney disease 3.2%
Stroke 3.5%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 47879 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47879 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.0% of those 18 and above in 47879 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 47879 include obesity (37.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.7% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 47879

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.2%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 79.9%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 74.6%
Cholesterol screening 82.0%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 59.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 47879

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 16.0%
Current smoking 22.0%
No leisure-time physical activity 29.0%
Obesity 37.1%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 34.7%
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 47879 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 47879 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes electricity rates in 47879 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 47879

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 47879 10.29¢/kWh 8.48¢/kWh 6.66¢/kWh
Indiana 15.33¢/kWh 12.7¢/kWh 8.03¢/kWh
United States 16.88¢/kWh 12.66¢/kWh 7.82¢/kWh

Solar Power in 47879

Month ZIP Code 47879 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.52 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.28 3 6.31
Mar 4.9 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.4 5.13 7.3
May 5.49 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.97 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.95 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.09 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.89 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.94 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.91 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes solar power levels in 47879 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 47879 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 47879, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 47879 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Sullivan County region was unable to get a credit report or credit score.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 47879

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
Checking or savings account 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 47879

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Unable to get your credit report or credit score 3
Closing an account 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 47879

In 47879, 63.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.2 minutes. Approximately 19.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47879 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 47879 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 47879. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 47879

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 13.5%
Construction 6.2%
Manufacturing 15.6%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 10.3%
Information 0.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 8.0%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.