47848 ZIP Code — Dugger, IN

Sullivan County, Indiana

ZIP code 47848 is located in Dugger, Indiana, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 16.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47848

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 $94,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,469. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 47848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,290

population

16.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dugger	Acceptable
Dugger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47441 Linton (6.3 mi) 47882 Sullivan (9 mi) 47838 Carlisle (9.6 mi) 47438 Jasonville (10.4 mi) 47443 Lyons (10.9 mi) 47465 Switz City (11.9 mi) 47879 Shelburn (12.2 mi) 47578 Sandborn (12.7 mi) 47449 Newberry (14.4 mi) 47858 Lewis (14.5 mi) 47471 Worthington (14.6 mi) 47861 Merom (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,290
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	16.27 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	39.0441
Longitude	-87.2620
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	50.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	33.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	14.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,290

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$56,469

Median household income

$30,760

Per capita income

$94,400

Median home value

$674

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

548

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	232	18.0%
18 and over	1,058	82.0%
65 and over	281	21.8%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,260	96.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.1%
Two or more races	15	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	50.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	33.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	14.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$56,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 49.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,400
Median rent / month	$674
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.1%
Electricity	52.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	273	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	92	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	172	31.3%
Households with children under 18	170	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	36.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	16.6%
Married	47.5%	50.9%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	16.4%
Divorced	13.7%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	10.7%
Kindergarten	13	5.1%
Elementary school	90	35.6%
High school	93	36.8%
College / grad school	30	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 24.8%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Professional & management 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	30.3%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,249	96.8%
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)	1,290	100.0%
Born in same state	1,290	100.0%
Born in different state	1,145	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	149	11.6%
French	130	10.1%
Arab	94	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	2.6%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47848

What city is ZIP code 47848 in?

ZIP code 47848 is primarily assigned to Dugger, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47848 in?

ZIP code 47848 falls within Sullivan County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47848 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 47848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47848?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47848?

The median home value in ZIP code 47848 is $94,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 47848?

ZIP code 47848 has an estimated population of 1,290 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47848 in?

ZIP code 47848 observes the EST timezone.