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47859

Indiana · 934 residents · 42.7 sq mi
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With 934 people, ZIP 47859 is a ZIP code in Parke County. Owners hold 95% of the housing stock. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 29.7% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. 0% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $140,600. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Parke County, 47859 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$74,583
US average: $82,259
$31,889
US average: $44,673
$140,600
US average: $376,019
12.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
42.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
30.9%
Age 65+
13.7%
49.3%
50.7%
2.82 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(927)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
2
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Parke County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
47832$78,125
47837$77,500
47860$39,706
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 47859?

ZIP code 47859 has about 934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47859?

The typical household in ZIP code 47859 earns about $74,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 47859 expensive?

In ZIP code 47859, the median home is worth about $140,600, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 47859?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 47859 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47859?

About 29.7% of people in ZIP code 47859 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024