ZIP Code 47885 -- Sandford, IN
Vigo | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
- 81.21% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 47885
ZIP code 47885 in Sandford, Indiana is a unknown area with a population of 9,209. The median household income is $67,588, which is This is 10% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $149,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 56.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.60 years. Approximately 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Vigo, IN.
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This is 10% below the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 47885 is 44.0% below the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 47885
ZIP code 47885 (Sandford, IN) has a total population of 9,209 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.60 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 47885 is $67,588 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 10% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 47885 is primarily located in Sandford, Indiana (IN). It falls within Vigo County.
The median home value in ZIP code 47885 is $149,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $721.
The median age in ZIP code 47885 is 39.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 47885 has a cost of living index of 56.05 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 47885, 22.28% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.95% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 47885 is 5.87%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.29% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.