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Blanford, IN
Census-designated place in Vermillion County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47831.
Population
281
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
662
ZIP codes
1
Blanford and its ZIP codes
Blanford at a glance
- Blanford is about 3.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Blanford, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermillion County. PPP loans are for Blanford.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,355
4,527 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,396
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$125M
FY 2026, $8,082 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Blanford, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blanford, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Blanford
1 in or overlapping Blanford. Population shown
Cities near Blanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| St. BerniceCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| LibertyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| UniversalTown | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Fairview ParkTown | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ClintonCity | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| New GoshenCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ShepardsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Vermilion, ILVillage | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| LyfordCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
| DanaTown | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Paris, ILCity | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MeccaTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| St. Mary of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blanford, IN in?
- Blanford is in Vermillion County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Blanford, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Blanford include 47831.
- What is the population of Blanford, IN?
- About 281 people live in Blanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blanford?
- Nearby places include Centenary (2.8 mi), St. Bernice (2.8 mi), Libertyville (4.5 mi), Universal (4.9 mi), Fairview Park (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023