Zip code 47849: Fairbanks, Indiana

Q: What city is zip code 47849?

47849 is assigned to Fairbanks, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 47849 in?

47849 is in Sullivan County, Indiana.

Q: What is the population of 47849?

About 395 people live in 47849, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 47849?

The median household income in 47849 is $68,000.

Q: What zip codes are near 47849?

The closest zip codes to 47849 are 62477, 47869, 47850, 47861, 62478.

Residential delivery areaSullivan CountyEastern Time

Population

395

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 47849

47849 is a rural zip code in Fairbanks, Indiana (Sullivan County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 395 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 45.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $68,000 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; police and fire protection; and healthcare.

How 47849 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 395 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Income inequality (Gini)0.637
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.4522nd of 740 in IN
Veterans15.2%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%28th of 745 in IN
Uninsured rate22.3%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%27th of 745 in IN
Median age45.9
88th
U.S. 38.9 · IN 38.1143rd of 745 in IN
Homeownership rate82.3%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%352nd of 742 in IN
Per capita income$57,497
82nd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · IN $38,35118th of 744 in IN
Residents 65 and older21%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%206th of 745 in IN
Average commute27.7 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min266th of 726 in IN
Diversity index50.9
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · IN 41.466th of 745 in IN
Median household income$68,000
33rd
U.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957413th of 719 in IN
Poverty rate8.1%
32nd
U.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%445th of 742 in IN
Median earnings per worker$39,479
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609601st of 740 in IN
Foreign-born residents3%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%245th of 745 in IN
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%558th of 745 in IN
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi726th of 745 in IN
Broadband access75.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%687th of 742 in IN
Government workers5.8%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%668th of 745 in IN
Population395
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073679th of 745 in IN
Bachelor's degree or higher1.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%731st of 744 in IN
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%728th of 745 in IN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%725th of 745 in IN
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%728th of 742 in IN
Residents under 183.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · IN 23.3%727th of 745 in IN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%713th of 745 in IN
Self-employed workers2.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · IN 8%671st of 745 in IN

Measure	47849	Sullivan	IN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IN
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.637	0.444	0.452	0.483	99th	2nd of 740
Veterans	15.2%	7.7%	6.3%	6.2%	98th	28th of 745
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.3%	6.8%	7.4%	8.4%	97th	27th of 745
Median age	45.9	41.7	38.1	38.9	88th	143rd of 745
Homeownership rateStrength	82.3%	76.4%	70.6%	65.2%	84th	352nd of 742
Per capita incomeStrength	$57,497	$30,787	$38,351	$44,673	82nd	18th of 744
Residents 65 and older	21%	18.9%	16.8%	17.2%	79th	206th of 745
Average commute	27.7 min	25.2 min	24.1 min	26.4 min	61st	266th of 726
Diversity index	50.9	18	41.4	61.4	53rd	66th of 745
Median household income	$68,000	$56,204	$71,957	$80,734	33rd	413th of 719
Poverty rate	8.1%	13.9%	12.3%	12.5%	32nd	445th of 742
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,479	$39,281	$46,609	$49,666	20th	601st of 740
Foreign-born residents	3%	0.8%	6.3%	14.1%	18th	245th of 745
Healthcare workers	6.2%	11%	9.8%	9.7%	9th	558th of 745
Population density	17/sq mi	47/sq mi	191/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	726th of 745
Broadband accessWeakness	75.4%	83.1%	89.9%	91%	2nd	687th of 742
Government workers	5.8%	14.9%	11.7%	14.5%	2nd	668th of 745
Population	395	20,780	6,851,073	334,922,499	1st	679th of 745
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.4%	14.6%	29.5%	35.7%	1st	731st of 744
Work from home	0%	5.6%	10.7%	15.1%	1st	728th of 745
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.4%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	725th of 745
Housing vacancy	0%	10.9%	8.8%	10.1%	1st	728th of 742
Residents under 18	3.5%	18.8%	23.3%	22%	1st	727th of 745
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	713th of 745
Self-employed workers	2.7%	6.6%	8%	10%	1st	671st of 745

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

33%

25–34

35–44

45–54

26%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.9

Under 18

3.5%

65 and over

21%

Race and ethnicity

White65%
Black0%
Hispanic25%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

50.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 130
Average household size: 3
Family households: 68.5%
Married couples: 68.5%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 15.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

25%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

12%

Median household income

47849

$68,000

Sullivan Co.

$56,204

Indiana

$71,957

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$57,497

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.637

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

47849

—

Sullivan Co.

$131,100

Indiana

$218,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

47849

—

Sullivan Co.

$829

Indiana

$1,062

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

45%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

55%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 130
Owner-occupied: 82.3%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

58%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

20%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

48%

30–44

44%

45–59

0.9%

60+

Average commute

27.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

56%

Police and fire

24%

Healthcare

Sales

Production

Management

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

37%

Construction

20%

Wholesale

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,479

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	47849	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,583	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,285	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

27%

Some college

23%

Associate's

40%

Bachelor's

0.6%

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 75.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.5%
No internet access: 17.7%
Without health insurance: 22.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fairbanks
State: Indiana
County: Sullivan County
Center point: 39.1953° N, 87.5637° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 47849

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
62477	West Union, IL	5 mi	526	$88,646	$110,900
47869	Prairie Creek, IN	6.6 mi	0	—	—
47850	Farmersburg, IN	7.4 mi	2,104	$54,050	$104,400
47861	Merom, IN	8.4 mi	727	$56,484	$198,800
62478	West York, IL	9.7 mi	333	$98,750	$131,000
47879	Shelburn, IN	9.9 mi	2,640	$54,750	$93,500
47852	Graysville, IN · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
62433	Hutsonville, IL	10 mi	1,140	$73,750	$102,500
47882	Sullivan, IN	11 mi	8,735	$57,637	$154,800
47870	Prairieton, IN	13 mi	0	—	—
47802	Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	33,135	$57,395	$170,200
47855	Hymera, IN	14 mi	937	$47,102	$90,500

Questions about 47849

What city is zip code 47849?

47849 is assigned to Fairbanks, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 47849 in?

47849 is in Sullivan County, Indiana.

What is the population of 47849?

About 395 people live in 47849, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 47849 in?

47849 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 47849?

The median household income in 47849 is $68,000.

What zip codes are near 47849?

The closest zip codes to 47849 are 62477, 47869, 47850, 47861, 62478.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47849, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.