| ZIP Code | 47848 |
|---|---|
| City | Dugger |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Area Code | 812/930 |
| Elevation | 588 ft |
| Latitude | 39.042641 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.261574 |
| Timezone | Indiana/Indianapolis (DST) |
| FIPS | 18153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.8% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 301 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 143 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 128 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 136 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 162 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,575 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,600 ▼ 65% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $670/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 692 |
| Vacant Units | 134 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 692 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 134 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 47848 is located in Dugger, Indiana, within Sullivan County. With a population of 1,319, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 47848 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,575 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 47848 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $97,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $670 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 47848 is primarily White (97.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 47848 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 47848 in Dugger, IN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,319 residents, a median household income of $59,575, and a median home value of $97,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Indiana.