| City: | Prairie Creek, Indiana |
| County: | Vigo County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:33 AM |
| Population: | 116 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 812 / 930 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2808, -87.4927 |
| Land Area: | 0.068 sq mi |
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Prairie Creek's post office serves far beyond its 116 residents. The facility maintains 73 PO Boxes for just 33 local households, creating an adoption rate of 2.21 that signals this location's role as a regional mail hub for Vigo County's rural areas.
This isn't a town in the traditional sense. Prairie Creek covers just 0.014 square miles along State Road 63, making it one of Indiana's smallest incorporated postal zones. Yet the post office here serves customers from surrounding unincorporated areas where carrier delivery isn't available, explaining why the box count exceeds local housing by more than two to one.
The ZIP code operates as true PO Box only territory. There's no alternative delivery option for this address, and the single street route along State Road 63 handles minimal residential delivery. Census data shows a median age of 34.5 years across 33 occupied housing units, with an average household size of 3.5 people suggesting multi-generational families.
Prairie Creek sits in Indiana's rural postal infrastructure, positioned where scattered rural populations need a central mailing point. The post office handles administrative mail for two named buildings plus maintains eight business accounts, serving an area that extends well beyond the 0.014 square mile official boundary. Nearby communities like Middletown Original Town and Hillcrest lie within immediate reach, with residents traveling to Prairie Creek when their own addresses lack carrier service.
With only State Road 63 as the delivery corridor, Prairie Creek functions as a highway-adjacent postal point rather than a traditional street grid community.
ZIP Code 47869 has 116 residents and 33 households (average 3.52 persons per household). The median age is 34.5 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 116Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 6Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,705.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 33Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 192 | 112 | 136 | 159 | 162 | 49 | 56 | 94 | 124 | 114 | 36 | 34 | 6 |
| Decennial Census | 137 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 116 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.5
Male Median Age: 28.3
Female Median Age: 35.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 104 | 91.23% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 4.39% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.75% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.88% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 55 | 47.41% | 28.3 years |
| Females: | 61 | 52.59% | 35.8 years |
| Total: | 116 | 100% | 34.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 6 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($70,051), is down $65,714 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,596. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,714 | $39,342 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,438 | $64,596 | $66,684 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $65,714 | $39,342 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,553 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 6 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($201,600), is down $72,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,500 | $156,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 6 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 6 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 6 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 47869 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 91Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47869 is located in Vigo County, Indiana, within the Terre Haute, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45460) and Indiana's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 168,850 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 47869. It covers 0.068 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Terre Haute, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 168,850Source: Census |
| MSA: | Terre Haute, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.068 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7255.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47869 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.