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ZIP code 47837: Carbon, IN

47837 is a ZIP code in Carbon, Indiana, mainly in Parke County. About 997 people live here.

Population
997
Median household income
$77,500
Typical home value
$191,700+9.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$940gross, per month
Median age
46.2
Homeowners
97.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 47837 details

CityCarbon
StateIndiana
CountyParke County (also partly Clay County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area31.6 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water
Population density32 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher13.7% of adults 25+
Average commute28.3 minutes
Center coordinates39.62722, -87.11491

ZIP codes near 47837

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
47836Bridgeton, IN3.4 mi61
47853Harmony, IN6.6 mi106
47834Brazil, IN7.2 mi18,625
47857Knightsville, IN7.2 mi341
47851Fontanet, IN7.9 mi0
47874Rosedale, IN8.7 mi3,226
47872Rockville, IN8.8 mi8,557
47881Staunton, IN10.5 mi266

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 47837?

A typical home in ZIP code 47837 is worth about $191,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $77,500 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Indiana average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 47837

What city is ZIP code 47837?

ZIP code 47837 is in Carbon, IN, in Parke County.

What county is ZIP code 47837 in?

47837 is mainly in Parke County, Indiana, and partly in Clay County.

What is the population of ZIP code 47837?

About 997 people live in ZIP code 47837, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 47837 in?

47837 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.