47849 ZIP Code — Fairbanks, IN

Sullivan County, Indiana

ZIP code 47849 is located in Fairbanks, Indiana, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 22.93 square miles and serves a population of 530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47849

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($95,556) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 47849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

530

population

22.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairbanks	Acceptable
Fairbanks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62477 West Union (5.9 mi) 62433 Hutsonville (7.1 mi) 62478 West York (8 mi) 47861 Merom (8.5 mi) 47850 Farmersburg (8.8 mi) 47879 Shelburn (10.5 mi) 47882 Sullivan (10.8 mi) 62451 Palestine (12.6 mi) 62413 Annapolis (14 mi) 47802 Terre Haute (14.5 mi) 62441 Marshall (14.8 mi) 47866 Pimento (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	530
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	22.93 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	39.1819
Longitude	-87.5785
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	33.3%	50.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	14.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.6%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

530

Population

People per sq mi

26.0

Median age

$95,556

Median household income

$47,021

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

17.1%

Unemployment

114

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	34	6.4%
18 and over	496	93.6%
65 and over	75	14.2%
Median age	26.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.2%

Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

Two or more races 17.7%

Black or African American 10.4%

Group	Count	%
White	349	54.2%
Hispanic or Latino	114	17.7%
Two or more races	114	17.7%
Black or African American	67	10.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	50.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	14.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.6%	1.5%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 3.5%

$75k–$100k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	3.5%
$75k–$100k	37.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$95,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 35.1%

$150k–$200k 33.3%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	31.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	26.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	1.4%
2 vehicles	13.4%
3 or more	71.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.4%
Wood	24.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	36	25.4%
Male householder, no spouse	26	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2	1.4%
Households with children under 18	36	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	36.6%
Average household size	3.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.0%	52.6%
Married	33.6%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	0.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 28.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	30.0%
High school	31	51.7%
College / grad school	11	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Wholesale trade 16.0%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Construction 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Retail trade 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	6.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	43.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	520	98.1%
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)	506	95.5%
Born in same state	462	87.2%
Born in different state	366	69.1%
Foreign born	44	8.3%
Naturalized citizen	24	4.5%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	146	27.5%
Italian	88	16.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	2.6%
Arab	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47849

What city is ZIP code 47849 in?

ZIP code 47849 is primarily assigned to Fairbanks, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47849 in?

ZIP code 47849 falls within Sullivan County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47849 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 47849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47849?

6% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 47849?

16% of residents in ZIP code 47849 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47849 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 47849 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47849 in?

ZIP code 47849 observes the EST timezone.