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Paxton, IN
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47865.
Population
269
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
1
Paxton and its ZIP codes
Paxton at a glance
- Paxton is about 2.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Paxton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
Environment and hazard risk
Paxton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 22°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Paxton
1 in or overlapping Paxton. Population shown
Cities near Paxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarlisleTown | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| New LebanonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| SullivanCity | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| CassCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| DuggerTown | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PleasantvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MeromTown | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| OaktownTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ShelburnTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GraysvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FreelandvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| Palestine, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| LintonCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| HymeraTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paxton, IN in?
- Paxton is in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Paxton, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paxton include 47865.
- What is the population of Paxton, IN?
- About 269 people live in Paxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paxton?
- Nearby places include Carlisle (4.3 mi), New Lebanon (4.6 mi), Sullivan (5.4 mi), Cass (7.7 mi), Dugger (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023