47854 ZIP Code — Hillsdale, IN

Vermillion County, Indiana

ZIP code 47854 is located in Hillsdale, Indiana, within Vermillion County. It covers approximately 34.41 square miles and serves a population of 750 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47854

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 $197,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,750. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47854 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

750

population

34.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillsdale	Acceptable
Hillsdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47847 Dana (3.5 mi) 47862 Montezuma (4.6 mi) 47832 Bloomingdale (7.4 mi) 47928 Cayuga (7.9 mi) 47842 Clinton (8.6 mi) 47872 Rockville (11.9 mi) 61870 Ridge Farm (12.5 mi) 47952 Kingman (12.7 mi) 61924 Chrisman (13.1 mi) 47874 Rosedale (14.4 mi) 47859 Marshall (14.9 mi) 47974 Perrysville (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	750
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	34.41 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	39.8046
Longitude	-87.4201
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	22.8%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	14.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

750

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$103,750

Median household income

$39,577

Per capita income

$197,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

315

Housing units

41.1%

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	192	25.6%
18 and over	558	74.4%
65 and over	121	16.1%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	750	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	14.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 40.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	40.8%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$103,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	97.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	25.2%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	30.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	71.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	58	20.4%
Households with children under 18	117	41.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	27.5%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.4%	10.6%
Married	81.4%	70.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.3%
Divorced	8.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 23.0%

Bachelor's degree 32.3%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	41.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	111	63.8%
High school	30	17.2%
College / grad school	33	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Retail trade 8.8%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration 8.1%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Professional & management 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.5%
Public insurance	20.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	699	93.2%
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)	750	100.0%
Born in same state	739	98.5%
Born in different state	543	72.4%
Foreign born	11	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	221	29.5%
Arab	44	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	3.3%
Polish	18	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47854

What city is ZIP code 47854 in?

ZIP code 47854 is primarily assigned to Hillsdale, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47854 in?

ZIP code 47854 falls within Vermillion County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47854 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47854 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47854 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 47854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47854?

The median household income in ZIP code 47854 is $103,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47854?

ZIP code 47854 has an estimated population of 750 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47854 in?

ZIP code 47854 observes the EST timezone.