47847 ZIP Code — Dana, IN

Vermillion County, Indiana

ZIP code 47847 is located in Dana, Indiana, within Vermillion County. It covers approximately 48.55 square miles and serves a population of 943 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47847

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 $56,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,450.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

943

population

48.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dana	Acceptable
Dana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47854 Hillsdale (3.5 mi) 47928 Cayuga (5.7 mi) 47862 Montezuma (7 mi) 61870 Ridge Farm (9 mi) 47832 Bloomingdale (9.8 mi) 47842 Clinton (10.6 mi) 61924 Chrisman (10.9 mi) 61846 Georgetown (12.6 mi) 47952 Kingman (12.9 mi) 47974 Perrysville (13.2 mi) 47872 Rockville (15 mi) 61850 Indianola (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	943
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	48.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.8372
Longitude	-87.4699
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	14.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

943

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$52,450

Median household income

$33,606

Per capita income

$56,000

Median home value

$585

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

446

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	13.3%
18 and over	818	86.7%
65 and over	129	13.7%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	911	94.5%
Two or more races	30	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	21	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	14.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$52,450

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.8%

$50k–$100k 45.9%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,000
Median rent / month	$585
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	56.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	38.7%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	52.2%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.7%
Electricity	23.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Wood	15.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	254	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	65	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	81	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	46	10.3%
Households with children under 18	63	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	22.0%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	17.6%
Married	57.2%	61.2%
Separated	3.3%	1.4%
Widowed	11.2%	3.9%
Divorced	9.1%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.1%
Kindergarten	4	3.1%
Elementary school	40	31.3%
High school	47	36.7%
College / grad school	33	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.1%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Construction 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Other services 7.6%

Professional & management 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Retail trade 5.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	0.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.3%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	907	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	943	100.0%
Born in same state	943	100.0%
Born in different state	591	62.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	100	10.6%
Arab	78	8.3%
Italian	62	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	15	1.6%
Polish	9	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47847

What city is ZIP code 47847 in?

ZIP code 47847 is primarily assigned to Dana, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47847 in?

ZIP code 47847 falls within Vermillion County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47847?

8% 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 47847 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 47847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47847?

The median home value in ZIP code 47847 is $56,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47847?

ZIP code 47847 has an estimated population of 943 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47847 in?

ZIP code 47847 observes the EST timezone.