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Sullivan County
Hymera, IN
47855
47855 ZIP Code — Hymera, IN
Sullivan County, Indiana
ZIP code 47855 is located in
Hymera ,
Indiana ,
within Sullivan County .
It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of
952 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47855
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 $81,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $45,438. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 47855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
952
Population density
865 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
153
Geography
Land area
1.10 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.1855
Longitude
-87.2996
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.6%
50.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
33.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
14.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$45,438
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 260 27.3% 18 and over 692 72.7% 65 and over 92 9.7% Median age 34.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 940 98.4% Two or more races 12 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.6%
50.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.1%
33.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
4.3%
14.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 8.3% $15k–$25k 9.1% $25k–$35k 5.6% $35k–$50k 32.9% $50k–$75k 15.5% $75k–$100k 18.4% $100k–$150k 4.5% $150k–$200k 0.8% Median income $45,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $81,900 Median rent / month $834 Owner occupied 64.7% Renter occupied 35.3% Vacant 13.0% Single-family detached 76.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.5% 2000–2009 11.4% 1990–1999 21.4% 1980–1989 9.1% 1970–1979 4.4% 1960–1969 0.9% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 16.7% 1939 or earlier 28.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 5.6% 2 bedrooms 28.4% 3 bedrooms 51.2% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 22.2% 2 vehicles 49.2% 3 or more 25.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 57.2% Electricity 29.7% Propane / LP gas 4.8% Fuel oil 5.1% Wood 2.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 238 63.6% Cohabiting couple 37 9.9% Male householder, no spouse 32 8.6% Female householder, no spouse 67 17.9% Households with children under 18 182 48.7% Households with seniors (65+) 74 19.8% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 19.4% Married 61.5% 56.0% Separated 1.6% 0.3% Widowed 3.7% 14.9% Divorced 9.0% 9.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.1%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.6% Bachelor's or higher 4.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 8.5% Kindergarten 8 3.6% Elementary school 127 56.7% High school 51 22.8% College / grad school 19 8.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
8.0%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Professional & management
1.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.6% Service 16.0% Sales & office 18.9% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 44.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.0% Government 5.2% Self-employed 1.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 17.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 31.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
81.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.7% Retirement income 29.4% Supplemental Security 12.6% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 7.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.9% High blood pressure 34.7% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.7% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 28.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 25.8% Fair or poor health 17.5% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.4% Visited dentist 58.0% Cholesterol screening 87.3% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 104 15.0%
Disability % Any disability 23.2% Under 18 11.9% 18–64 years 24.7% 65 and over 45.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.3% Public insurance 49.8% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 2.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 866 91.0% 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) 952 100.0% Born in same state 944 99.2% Born in different state 790 83.0% Foreign born 8 0.8% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 271 28.5% Arab 133 14% Italian 76 8%
Ancestry Count % Irish 40 4.2% German 1 0.1% English 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.3% Internet access 89.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47855
What city is ZIP code 47855 in?
ZIP code 47855 is primarily assigned to Hymera, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47855 in?
ZIP code 47855 falls within Sullivan County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47855?
4% 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 47855?
23% of residents in ZIP code 47855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47855 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 47855 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47855?
The median home value in ZIP code 47855 is $81,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 47855 in?
ZIP code 47855 observes the EST timezone.
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