Sullivan County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
20,758
population (2021)
-3.3%
pop change since 2010
18153
FIPS code
Sullivan County ZIP code map
About Sullivan County
Sullivan County is located in Indiana and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,758 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.3% from 21,475 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sullivan County is 18153.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,758 |
| 2010 population | 21,475 |
| Change | -3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18153 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sullivan County
ZIP codes for Sullivan County, IN (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47838 | Carlisle | Sullivan | View map |
| 47848 | Dugger | Sullivan | View map |
| 47849 | Fairbanks | Sullivan | View map |
| 47850 | Farmersburg | Sullivan | View map |
| 47852 | Graysville | Sullivan | View map |
| 47855 | Hymera | Sullivan | View map |
| 47861 | Merom | Sullivan | View map |
| 47865 | Paxton | Sullivan | View map |
| 47879 | Shelburn | Sullivan | View map |
| 47882 | Sullivan | Sullivan | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,974
Population
41.4
Median age
$59,538
Median household income
$28,236
Per capita income
$127,571
Median home value
$510
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
6,670
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
569
Under 5
453
566
5–9
450
685
10–14
544
554
15–19
440
690
20–24
548
1,491
25–34
1,186
1,472
35–44
1,171
1,516
45–54
1,205
736
55–59
585
762
60–64
606
1,252
65–74
996
607
75–84
483
227
85+
180
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,885 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 16,089 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,745 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,169 | 89.1% |
| Two or more races | 827 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 754 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 | 2% |
| Other race | 168 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $59,538 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.6%
$50k–$100k
26.5%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
15.7%
$300k–$500k
9.4%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,571 |
| Median rent / month | $510 |
| Owner occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 81.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 12.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 37.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.5% |
| Electricity | 34.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 7.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,725 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 739 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,218 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,738 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,518 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,607 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 22.7% |
| Married | 45.1% | 54.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
39.6%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.2%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 307 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,888 | 46.4% |
| High school | 802 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 720 | 16.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Retail trade
13.1%
Agriculture & mining
10.1%
Public administration
8.9%
Construction
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Professional & management
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
27.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,275 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 and over | 42.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,952 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 152 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 117 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 35 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,831 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 19,775 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,642 | 78.4% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 143 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 55 | 35.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,323 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 2,132 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1,722 | 8.6% |
| English | 303 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 113 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 22 | 0.1% |
| German | 13 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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