47859 ZIP Code — Marshall, IN

Parke County, Indiana

ZIP code 47859 is located in Marshall, Indiana, within Parke County. It covers approximately 42.66 square miles and serves a population of 986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47859

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 47859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

986

population

42.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marshall	Acceptable
Marshall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47952 Kingman (6.4 mi) 47832 Bloomingdale (7.7 mi) 47989 Waveland (9 mi) 47872 Rockville (9.1 mi) 47949 Hillsboro (9.2 mi) 47862 Montezuma (10.4 mi) 46175 Russellville (12.7 mi) 47990 Waynetown (14.1 mi) 47928 Cayuga (14.2 mi) 47854 Hillsdale (14.9 mi) 47987 Veedersburg (15 mi) 47847 Dana (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	986
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	42.66 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9103
Longitude	-87.1763
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	56.4%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

986

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$27,672

Per capita income

$122,900

Median home value

$1,108

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

394

Housing units

4.3%

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	333	33.8%
18 and over	653	66.2%
65 and over	119	12.1%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 5.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	931	94.4%
Black or African American	53	5.4%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 26.4%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	26.4%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	22.1%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 24.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,900
Median rent / month	$1,108
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	0.4%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	27.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	41	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	19	5.8%
Female householder, no spouse	85	26.1%
Households with children under 18	121	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	23.9%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	40.8%
Married	60.7%	45.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	5.2%
Divorced	11.6%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.4%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	1.3%
Elementary school	188	82.5%
High school	29	12.7%
College / grad school	8	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Other services 8.1%

Public administration 7.5%

Retail trade 6.4%

Construction 5.4%

Education & healthcare 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Professional & management 0.4%

Information 0.2%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	31.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	4.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.9%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	18.6%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 51.2%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	25.1%
No insurance	38.2%
Uninsured under 19	61.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	893	90.6%
Spanish	79	8.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	79	8.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	984	99.8%
Born in same state	984	99.8%
Born in different state	734	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	10%
Italian	62	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	70.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47859

What city is ZIP code 47859 in?

ZIP code 47859 is primarily assigned to Marshall, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47859 in?

ZIP code 47859 falls within Parke County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47859 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 47859 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47859?

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 47859?

23% of residents in ZIP code 47859 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 47859 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 47859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 47859 in?

ZIP code 47859 observes the EST timezone.