ZIP Code 47879 - Shelburn Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47879 is located in Shelburn Indiana. Portions of 47879 are also in Hymera and Curry Township and Jackson Township (Sullivan County) and Hamilton Township (Sullivan County) and Fairbanks Township and Turman Township. 47879 is entirely within Sullivan County. Regionally, 47879 is located in the Terre Haute Area.
ZIP Code 47879 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Shelburn |
| Primary County | Sullivan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,386 |
| Area Code(s) | 812 / 930 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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47879 Demographics
47879 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 47879 is White. The current unemployment level in 47879 is 3.6%.
| Population | 3,386 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.21% |
| Population Density | 55 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,391 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,917 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $390,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.6% |
47879 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,084 | 95.36% |
| Black | 12 | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 4.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.25% |
47879 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 163 | 8.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 155 | 7.66% |
| High School Diploma | 920 | 45.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 37 | 1.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 161 | 7.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 210 | 10.38% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 14.33% |
| Masters Degree | 66 | 3.26% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 1.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
47879 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.18870544, -87.37516022 |
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| Region | Terre Haute Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Terre Haute, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 61 Square Miles |
47879 Schools
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47879 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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