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Shelburn, IN
Town in Sullivan County, Indiana.
Population
1,264
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,830
ZIP codes
0
Shelburn and its ZIP codes
Shelburn at a glance
- Shelburn is about 9.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,458, 35% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,700 (66% below Indiana) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Shelburn, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shelburn, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,458
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$73,700
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (180), Mexican Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Shelburn.
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
How people get to work
Shelburn, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shelburn, 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
87° / 21°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shelburn, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Shelburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmersburgTown | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| HymeraTown | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| SullivanCity | 5.7 mi | 1.9 |
| FairbanksCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Prairie CreekCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CassCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| CoalmontCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| LewisCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GraysvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| New LebanonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| DuggerTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| JasonvilleCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MeromTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelburn, IN in?
- Shelburn is in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Shelburn, IN?
- About 1,264 people live in Shelburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelburn?
- Nearby places include Farmersburg (5.1 mi), Hymera (5.3 mi), Sullivan (5.7 mi), Fairbanks (7.4 mi), Prairie Creek (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023