ZIP code 47879: Shelburn, IN
47879 is a ZIP code in Shelburn, Indiana, mainly in Sullivan County, part of the Terre Haute, IN metro area. About 2,640 people live here.
- Population
- 2,640
- Median household income
- $54,750
- Typical home value
- $152,600-4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $762gross, per month
- Median age
- 46.3
- Homeowners
- 77.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 47879 details
| City | Shelburn |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan County (also partly Clay County) |
| Metro area | Terre Haute, IN |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 61.8 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 43 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 28.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.19769, -87.37871 |
Median rent in 47879 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $568/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $777/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,208/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 47879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47850 | Farmersburg, IN | 4.1 mi | 2,104 |
| 47855 | Hymera, IN | 4.2 mi | 937 |
| 47866 | Pimento, IN | 6.6 mi | 733 |
| 47882 | Sullivan, IN | 7.7 mi | 8,735 |
| 47845 | Coalmont, IN | 7.8 mi | 41 |
| 47869 | Prairie Creek, IN | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| 47852 | Graysville, IN | 8.9 mi | — |
| 47858 | Lewis, IN | 9.4 mi | 946 |
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 47879?
A typical home in ZIP code 47879 is worth about $152,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $54,750 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Indiana average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $152,600 homeWhat can a $54,750 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 47879
What city is ZIP code 47879?
ZIP code 47879 is in Shelburn, IN, in Sullivan County.
What county is ZIP code 47879 in?
47879 is mainly in Sullivan County, Indiana, and partly in Clay County.
What is the population of ZIP code 47879?
About 2,640 people live in ZIP code 47879, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 47879 in?
47879 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.