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47872

Indiana · 8,557 residents · 170 sq mi
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ZIP 47872 is home to 8,557 people in Parke County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 16% of adults. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. The typical home is worth $161,500. Median rent is $695 a month. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Parke County, 47872 ranks 4th by median household income.

$70,781
US average: $82,259
$30,712
US average: $44,673
$161,500
US average: $376,019
15.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
170 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.7%
Age 65+
19.7%
46.8%
53.2%
2.54 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(7,930)
Black3%(256)
Hispanic / Latino1%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(285)
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.3
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
LOWEST4TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
47832$78,125
47837$77,500
47859$74,583
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 47872?

ZIP code 47872 has about 8,557 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47872?

The typical household in ZIP code 47872 earns about $70,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 47872 expensive?

In ZIP code 47872, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 47872?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 47872 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47872?

About 16.6% of people in ZIP code 47872 live below the federal poverty line.

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