City

Sullivan, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sullivan County  ·  Indiana

👥8,494Population
💰$53,522Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$142,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (1%)
HS Graduate2,169 (38.6%)
Some College757 (13.5%)
Associates709 (12.6%)
Bachelors874 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree1,056 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,522 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$142,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units4,017
Vacant Units563

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Sullivan, IN

Sullivan is a city in Indiana, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,494 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Sullivan is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,522 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sullivan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sullivan is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sullivan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47882 8,494 $53,522 $142,900 $846 3.5% 34.3% 70.1%