ZIP Code 47837 - Carbon Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47837 is located in Carbon Indiana. Portions of 47837 are also in Jackson Township (Parke County) and Van Buren Township (Clay County) and Dick Johnson Township and Raccoon Township and Union Township (Parke County). 47837 is primarily within Parke County, with some portions in Clay County. Regionally, 47837 is located in the Terre Haute Area.
ZIP Code 47837 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Carbon |
| Primary County | Parke County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 958 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 / 812 / 930 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 47837 Map
47837 Demographics
47837 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47837 is White. The current unemployment level in 47837 is 3.6%.
| Population | 958 |
| Population Growth Rate | -18.65% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 441 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,382 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $145,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
47837 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 932 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47837 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 37 | 4.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 33 | 4.33% |
| High School Diploma | 427 | 55.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 33 | 4.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 33 | 4.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 90 | 11.8% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 9.7% |
| Masters Degree | 34 | 4.46% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
47837 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.63866043, -87.10466766 |
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| Cities/Towns in 47837 | |
| Region | Terre Haute Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Terre Haute, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 34 Square Miles |
47837 Schools
47837 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72b - Glaciated Wabash Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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