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Sullivan County
Sullivan, IN
47882
47882 ZIP Code — Sullivan, IN
Sullivan County, Indiana
ZIP code 47882 is located in
Sullivan ,
Indiana ,
within Sullivan County .
It covers approximately 141.83 square miles and serves a population of
7,984 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47882
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 $134,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $52,232. 38% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 47882 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,984
Population density
56 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
153
Geography
Land area
141.83 sq mi
Water area
2.67 sq mi
Latitude
39.0843
Longitude
-87.4210
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.2%
50.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
33.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
14.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$52,232
Median household income
$134,100
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,872 23.4% 18 and over 6,112 76.6% 65 and over 1,695 21.2% Median age 40.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 7,776 96.7% Two or more races 160 2% Hispanic or Latino 60 0.7% Other race 43 0.5% Black or African American 5 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.2%
50.5%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
33.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
14.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.3%
1.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.0% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 11.6% $25k–$35k 10.5% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 20.2% $75k–$100k 11.1% $100k–$150k 16.2% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $52,232
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $134,100 Median rent / month $828 Owner occupied 71.5% Renter occupied 28.5% Vacant 13.9% Single-family detached 75.5% Large apartment buildings 5.0% Mobile homes 9.1% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.2% 2000–2009 12.9% 1990–1999 13.4% 1980–1989 1.7% 1970–1979 14.5% 1960–1969 12.1% 1950–1959 8.0% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 20.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.4% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 29.9% 3 bedrooms 44.9% 4 bedrooms 9.2% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.8% 1 vehicle 27.9% 2 vehicles 38.4% 3 or more 27.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 37.8% Electricity 44.2% Propane / LP gas 10.1% Fuel oil 1.4% Wood 5.4% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,753 52.3% Cohabiting couple 299 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 362 10.8% Female householder, no spouse 937 28.0% Households with children under 18 1,247 37.2% Households with seniors (65+) 1,125 33.6% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.6% 15.5% Married 62.4% 53.9% Separated 0.2% 1.8% Widowed 4.5% 14.6% Divorced 14.3% 14.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 177 10.3% Kindergarten 87 5.0% Elementary school 821 47.6% High school 278 16.1% College / grad school 360 20.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Public administration
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Professional & management
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.3% Service 23.2% Sales & office 11.6% Natural resources & construction 9.1% Production & transportation 20.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.3% Government 14.8% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.5% Carpool 14.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 2.4% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 23.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
47.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.2% Retirement income 23.9% Supplemental Security 4.1% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 12.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.9% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 24.7% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 58.9% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 19.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 437 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 15.1% Under 18 5.1% 18–64 years 10.2% 65 and over 40.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.7% Public insurance 44.9% No insurance 7.5% Uninsured under 19 8.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,391 92.6% Spanish 11 0.1% Other Indo-European 11 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,984 100.0% Born in same state 7,984 100.0% Born in different state 6,214 77.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 929 11.6% Italian 838 10.5% Arab 749 9.4%
Ancestry Count % English 182 2.3% Irish 38 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 90.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47882
What city is ZIP code 47882 in?
ZIP code 47882 is primarily assigned to Sullivan, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47882 in?
ZIP code 47882 falls within Sullivan County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47882 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 47882 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47882?
The median home value in ZIP code 47882 is $134,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 47882?
ZIP code 47882 has an estimated population of 7,984 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47882?
The median household income in ZIP code 47882 is $52,232, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47882 in?
ZIP code 47882 observes the EST timezone.
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