ZIP code 47550
Where is ZIP code 47550?
Lamar, Indiana
Spencer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 47550 belongs to Lamar, Indiana in Spencer County. 47550 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 812 and 930. About 791 people live in the 47550 area, where the median household income is $80,625. The closest ZIP codes are 47615 (Grandview, 5 mi south), 47611 (Chrisney, 5.1 mi west) and 47579 (Santa Claus, 5.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 47550 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lamar |
| Also accepted | Buffaloville |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Spencer County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| Coordinates | 38.0429, -86.9497 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 475 |
Population and income in 47550
| Population | 791 · lower than 79% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 92% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.5 years · higher than 62% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $80,625 · higher than 71% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,601 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $263,900 · higher than 85% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 284 |
| Households | 284 (2.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 3.9% |
| Land area | 33.42 sq mi (plus 0.3 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47550. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47550
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47615 | Grandview, IN | 5 mi S | Standard |
| 47611 | Chrisney, IN | 5.1 mi W | Standard |
| 47579 | Santa Claus, IN | 5.3 mi N | Standard |
| 47537 | Gentryville, IN | 5.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 47552 | Lincoln City, IN | 6.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 47531 | Evanston, IN | 6.3 mi E | Standard |
| 47536 | Fulda, IN | 7.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47588 | Troy, IN | 8.3 mi E | Standard |
| 47556 | Mariah Hill, IN | 8.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 47523 | Dale, IN | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 42351 | Lewisport, KY | 9.7 mi S | Standard |
| 47637 | Tennyson, IN | 11.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47550 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47550
123 MAIN ST
LAMAR IN 47550
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BUFFALOVILLE as the city name for 47550. Avoid Kennedy: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47550-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47550?
- 47550 is a Lamar, Indiana ZIP code. Buffaloville is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 47550 in?
- ZIP code 47550 is in Spencer County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47550 in?
- 47550 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 47550?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47550 use area codes 812 and 930.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47550?
- About 791 people live in ZIP code 47550, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47550?
- The median household income in 47550 is $80,625 a year, higher than 71% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 47550?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47550 are 47615 (Grandview, 5 miles), 47611 (Chrisney, 5.1 miles), 47579 (Santa Claus, 5.3 miles) and 47537 (Gentryville, 5.9 miles).