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Marshall town, IN

ZIP 47859 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 47859

47859 has a population of 1,078 with a median age of 37.1 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
5.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.1%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.9%+134% vs US avg
x
High school
46.3%+77% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.6%-32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.2%-76% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.6%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
27.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.1%-40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
98.7%+1602% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanSwissEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 47859

Poverty Rate
27.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.1%-40% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
37.9%+374% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
98.7%+1602% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,078
Median age37.1
Poverty rate27.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.9%
Hispanic0.0%
Black5.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%