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Spencer County
Lamar, IN
47550
47550 ZIP Code — Lamar, IN
Spencer County, Indiana
ZIP code 47550 is located in
Lamar ,
Indiana ,
within Spencer County .
It covers approximately 33.42 square miles and serves a population of
628 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47550
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $105,208.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
628
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
147
Geography
Land area
33.42 sq mi
Water area
0.30 sq mi
Latitude
38.0597
Longitude
-86.9137
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.2%
44.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
33.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
31.1%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$105,208
Median household income
$226,000
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 196 31.2% 18 and over 432 68.8% 65 and over 97 15.4% Median age 39.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 594 91.1% Hispanic or Latino 24 3.7% Other race 24 3.7% Two or more races 10 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.2%
44.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
33.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
31.1%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
4.5%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 7.0% $35k–$50k 9.1% $50k–$75k 22.2% $75k–$100k 6.1% $100k–$150k 37.0% $150k–$200k 7.4% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $105,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $226,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.3% Renter occupied 8.7% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 92.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.4% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 18.3% 2000–2009 9.1% 1990–1999 19.1% 1980–1989 2.2% 1970–1979 21.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 17.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 29.6% 3 bedrooms 50.9% 4 bedrooms 17.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 30.0% 2 vehicles 17.0% 3 or more 49.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.3% Electricity 34.8% Propane / LP gas 43.5% Fuel oil 3.5% Wood 10.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 139 60.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 24 10.4% Female householder, no spouse 67 29.1% Households with children under 18 94 40.9% Households with seniors (65+) 70 30.4% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.7% 19.0% Married 75.0% 64.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 9.1% Divorced 11.3% 7.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
32.8%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.5% Bachelor's or higher 27.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 11.9% Kindergarten 7 4.6% Elementary school 110 72.8% High school 16 10.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Public administration
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Professional & management
6.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.3% Service 18.7% Sales & office 11.3% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 22.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 15.3% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 3.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.0% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.8% Retirement income 22.2% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 32.3% High cholesterol 32.0% Diabetes 9.9% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 24.7% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.0% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 87.9% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 8.1%
Disability % Any disability 9.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 58.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 89.0% Public insurance 16.2% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 6.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 575 91.6% 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) 622 99.0% Born in same state 622 99.0% Born in different state 522 83.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 1.0% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 74 11.8% French 50 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 15 2.4% Irish 9 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 96.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47550
What city is ZIP code 47550 in?
ZIP code 47550 is primarily assigned to Lamar, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47550 in?
ZIP code 47550 falls within Spencer County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47550 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 47550 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 47550 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 47550 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47550?
The median household income in ZIP code 47550 is $105,208, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 47550?
ZIP code 47550 has an estimated population of 628 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47550 in?
ZIP code 47550 observes the CST timezone.
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