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Universal, IN
Town in Vermillion County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47884.
Population
173
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
480
ZIP codes
1
Universal and its ZIP codes
Universal at a glance
- Universal is about 2.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Universal, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermillion County. PPP loans are for Universal.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
PPP loans
$376K
4 loans, 43 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Universal, 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
90° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Universal, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Universal
1 in or overlapping Universal. Population shown
Cities near Universal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShepardsvilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.9 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| New GoshenCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LibertyvilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ClintonCity | 3.8 mi | 2.3 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.6 |
| Fairview ParkTown | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| LyfordCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| BlanfordCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| St. BerniceCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| North Terre HauteCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.6 |
| St. Mary of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Vermilion, ILVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RosedaleTown | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| MeccaTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| BurnettCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Universal, IN in?
- Universal is in Vermillion County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Universal, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Universal include 47884.
- What is the population of Universal, IN?
- About 173 people live in Universal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Universal?
- Nearby places include Shepardsville (2 mi), Centenary (2.8 mi), New Goshen (2.8 mi), Libertyville (3.7 mi), Clinton (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023