47861 ZIP Code — Merom, IN

Sullivan County, Indiana

ZIP code 47861 is located in Merom, Indiana, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 44.22 square miles and serves a population of 573 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47861

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 $195,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,071. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47861 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

573

population

44.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merom	Acceptable
Merom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62451 Palestine (4.9 mi) 47882 Sullivan (7.1 mi) 62433 Hutsonville (8 mi) 47849 Fairbanks (8.5 mi) 47838 Carlisle (10 mi) 62454 Robinson (11.8 mi) 62478 West York (12.3 mi) 47879 Shelburn (12.8 mi) 62477 West Union (13.3 mi) 47850 Farmersburg (13.8 mi) 62427 Flat Rock (14.7 mi) 47848 Dugger (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	573
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	44.22 sq mi
Water area	1.42 sq mi
Latitude	39.0609
Longitude	-87.5503
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	38.6%	50.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	14.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

573

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$81,071

Median household income

$33,051

Per capita income

$195,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

243

Housing units

32.8%

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	138	24.1%
18 and over	435	75.9%
65 and over	94	16.4%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	548	93.5%
Two or more races	25	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	50.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	14.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 32.5%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	32.5%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
Median income	$81,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	20.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	35.5%
Propane / LP gas	50.0%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	24	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	52	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	24	10.3%
Households with children under 18	62	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	33.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	10.2%
Married	56.1%	70.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	10.9%	0.9%
Divorced	17.2%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	14.2%
Kindergarten	7	6.6%
Elementary school	72	67.9%
High school	2	1.9%
College / grad school	10	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Retail trade 18.7%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Public administration 8.3%

Professional & management 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Construction 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.9%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	519	90.6%
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)	564	98.4%
Born in same state	564	98.4%
Born in different state	458	79.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.6%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	14.8%
Italian	55	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	3%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47861

What city is ZIP code 47861 in?

ZIP code 47861 is primarily assigned to Merom, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47861 in?

ZIP code 47861 falls within Sullivan County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47861 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 47861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47861 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 47861 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 47861 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 47861 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 47861?

ZIP code 47861 has an estimated population of 573 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47861 in?

ZIP code 47861 observes the EST timezone.