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Hymera, IN

Town in Sullivan County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47855.

Population

937

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,316

ZIP codes

1

Hymera and its ZIP codes

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Hymera at a glance

  • Hymera is about 6.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $47,102, 35% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,500 (59% below Indiana) and median rent is $873 a month.

Local data for Hymera, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hymera, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$47,102

Poverty rate

13.0%

Median home value

$90,500

Median rent

$873/mo

Homeownership

62.7%

Bachelor's or higher

5.6%

Median age

36.5

Average commute

35.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (174), Scottish Americans (57), Irish Americans (51).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Hymera.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,710

5,632 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,497

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$156M

FY 2026, $7,480 per person

PPP loans

$41.4K

5 loans, 5 jobs reported

Sullivan County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Hymera, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled15.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.6%

Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hymera, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

300

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

4

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 21°F

47.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hymera, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.0%

U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts

Diabetes

14.6%

U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts

Smoking

20.6%

U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Hymera

1 in or overlapping Hymera. Population shown

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Cities near Hymera

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CoalmontCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.5
ShelburnTown5.3 mi0.7
LewisCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.3
JasonvilleCity5.7 mi1.3
FarmersburgTown6.3 mi0.7
CassCensus-designated place7 mi0.2
MidlandCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.6
DuggerTown8.3 mi0.6
SullivanCity8.5 mi1.9
VicksburgCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.3
MiddleburyCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
Clay CityTown12 mi0.5
Prairie CreekCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
FairbanksCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
PaxtonCensus-designated place13 mi0.6
LintonCity13 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hymera, IN in?
Hymera is in Sullivan County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Hymera, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hymera include 47855.
What is the population of Hymera, IN?
About 937 people live in Hymera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hymera?
Nearby places include Coalmont (3.8 mi), Shelburn (5.3 mi), Lewis (5.5 mi), Jasonville (5.7 mi), Farmersburg (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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