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Sullivan County
Carlisle, IN
47838
47838 ZIP Code — Carlisle, IN
Sullivan County, Indiana
ZIP code 47838 is located in
Carlisle ,
Indiana ,
within Sullivan County .
It covers approximately 103.81 square miles and serves a population of
3,916 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47838
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $73,051. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 47838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,916
Population density
38 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
153
Geography
Land area
103.81 sq mi
Water area
0.63 sq mi
Latitude
38.9668
Longitude
-87.4098
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.0%
50.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
41.3%
33.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
14.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.8%
1.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$73,051
Median household income
$107,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 424 10.8% 18 and over 3,492 89.2% 65 and over 520 13.3% Median age 42.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
16.1%
Group Count % White 2,902 70.8% Black or African American 661 16.1% Two or more races 213 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 180 4.4% Other race 117 2.9% Asian 23 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.0%
50.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
41.3%
33.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
14.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.8%
1.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 6.1% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 18.3% $75k–$100k 8.5% $100k–$150k 27.1% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 7.2% Median income $73,051
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $107,600 Median rent / month $745 Owner occupied 85.5% Renter occupied 14.5% Vacant 13.7% Single-family detached 88.5% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 8.4% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 5.1% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 8.7% 1970–1979 6.9% 1960–1969 9.4% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 32.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 5.8% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 50.3% 4 bedrooms 14.3% 5+ bedrooms 5.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 20.0% 2 vehicles 45.1% 3 or more 34.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.4% Electricity 24.3% Propane / LP gas 15.5% Fuel oil 0.2% Wood 6.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 423 52.7% Cohabiting couple 82 10.2% Male householder, no spouse 146 18.2% Female householder, no spouse 151 18.8% Households with children under 18 285 35.5% Households with seniors (65+) 324 40.4% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 50.7% 24.9% Married 25.5% 54.1% Separated 1.3% 1.6% Widowed 4.8% 7.0% Divorced 17.8% 12.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.6%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.3% Bachelor's or higher 8.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 53 14.3% Kindergarten 24 6.5% Elementary school 130 35.1% High school 72 19.5% College / grad school 91 24.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Agriculture & mining
12.1%
Public administration
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Professional & management
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.8% Service 16.5% Sales & office 27.9% Natural resources & construction 12.5% Production & transportation 15.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 16.2% Self-employed 10.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.1% Carpool 2.0% Public transit 0.5% Walk 2.7% Work from home 2.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.7% Retirement income 26.4% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.1% High blood pressure 33.3% High cholesterol 29.9% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 20.3% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 4.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.8% Binge drinking 20.4% No physical activity 29.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.8% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 17.2% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 19.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.2% Visited dentist 51.9% Cholesterol screening 83.4% Teeth loss 20.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 205 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 18.5% Under 18 11.3% 18–64 years 9.9% 65 and over 47.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.2% Public insurance 42.2% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 0.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,742 95.6% Spanish 54 1.4% Other Indo-European 31 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 23 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,844 98.2% Born in same state 3,835 97.9% Born in different state 3,187 81.4% Foreign born 9 0.2% Naturalized citizen 72 1.8% Not a US citizen 18 25.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 259 6.6% Arab 228 5.8% Italian 224 5.7%
Ancestry Count % English 35 0.9% Polish 9 0.2% German 7 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 20.5% Internet access 93.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47838
What city is ZIP code 47838 in?
ZIP code 47838 is primarily assigned to Carlisle, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47838 in?
ZIP code 47838 falls within Sullivan County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47838?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 47838 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 47838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47838?
16% of residents in ZIP code 47838 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47838 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 47838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 47838 in?
ZIP code 47838 observes the EST timezone.
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