47884 ZIP Code — Universal, IN

Vermillion County, Indiana

ZIP code 47884 is located in Universal, Indiana, within Vermillion County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47884

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 $93,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,875. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47884 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

269

population

0.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47884 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47884

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City	Status
Universal	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	269
Population density	791 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	0.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.6216
Longitude	-87.4541
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	57.1%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	14.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

269

Population

791

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$66,875

Median household income

$26,172

Per capita income

$93,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.5%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

116

Housing units

11.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	19.3%
18 and over	217	80.7%
65 and over	47	17.5%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	263	97.8%
Two or more races	5	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	47.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	14.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 42.3%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	42.3%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
Median income	$66,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 42.5%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.5%
Renter occupied	4.5%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	51.4%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.7%
Electricity	52.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	21.6%
Male householder, no spouse	17	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	36	32.4%
Households with children under 18	50	45.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	30.6%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	53.8%
Married	39.4%	29.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	7.6%
Divorced	11.1%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 35.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	45.3%
High school	30	40.0%
College / grad school	11	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 25.2%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	264	98.1%
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)	268	99.6%
Born in same state	268	99.6%
Born in different state	229	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	10.4%
French	18	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47884

What city is ZIP code 47884 in?

ZIP code 47884 is primarily assigned to Universal, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47884 in?

ZIP code 47884 falls within Vermillion County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47884 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 47884 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47884?

12% 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 47884 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 47884 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47884?

The median home value in ZIP code 47884 is $93,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 47884 in?

ZIP code 47884 observes the EST timezone.