47858 ZIP Code — Lewis, IN

Vigo County, Indiana

ZIP code 47858 is located in Lewis, Indiana, within Vigo County. It covers approximately 30.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,176 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47858

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 $126,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $50,792. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47858 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a strong veteran community.

1,176

population

30.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47858 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47858

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewis	Acceptable
Lewis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47841 Clay City (5.1 mi) 47438 Jasonville (5.8 mi) 47866 Pimento (5.9 mi) 47846 Cory (8.3 mi) 47879 Shelburn (9.3 mi) 47850 Farmersburg (11 mi) 47427 Coal City (12.7 mi) 47802 Terre Haute (13.1 mi) 47441 Linton (13.7 mi) 47840 Centerpoint (14 mi) 47848 Dugger (14.5 mi) 47471 Worthington (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,176
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	30.85 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.2518
Longitude	-87.2263
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	63.7%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,176

Population

People per sq mi

24.8

Median age

$50,792

Median household income

$21,414

Per capita income

$126,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.9%

Home ownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

144

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	404	34.4%
18 and over	772	65.6%
65 and over	92	7.8%
Median age	24.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,176	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.0%	4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 42.2%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	42.2%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
Median income	$50,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.9%
Renter occupied	41.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	26.0%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	47.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	58.4%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	9.8%
3 or more	79.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	47.6%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	27.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	175	45.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	15	3.9%
Households with children under 18	255	65.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	15.4%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.0%	53.7%
Married	39.2%	39.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	1.5%	3.7%
Divorced	14.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 7.7%

Associate's degree 47.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	27.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	89	20.7%
High school	25	5.8%
College / grad school	197	45.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.1%

Information 25.6%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 7.8%

Construction 5.6%

Professional & management 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.8%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.9%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 36.4%

Under 18 years 67.6%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 91.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.4%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	24.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.9%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	891	75.8%
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)	1,176	100.0%
Born in same state	1,176	100.0%
Born in different state	1,074	91.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	178	15.1%
French	68	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.7%
Italian	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47858

What city is ZIP code 47858 in?

ZIP code 47858 is primarily assigned to Lewis, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47858 in?

ZIP code 47858 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47858?

36% of residents in ZIP code 47858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47858 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 47858 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47858?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47858 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 47858 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 47858 in?

ZIP code 47858 observes the EST timezone.