City

Shelburn, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sullivan County  ·  Indiana

👥3,120Population
💰$50,000Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$93,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate901 (44.7%)
Some College258 (12.8%)
Associates277 (13.7%)
Bachelors261 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree310 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$93,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$734/mo
Total Housing Units1,504
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Shelburn, IN

Shelburn is a city in Indiana, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,120 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Shelburn is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,000 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shelburn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $734 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelburn is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.45%).

Shelburn, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Shelburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47879 3,120 $50,000 $93,600 $734 5.0% 28.3% 78.9%