ZIP code 47870
Where is ZIP code 47870?
Prairieton, Indiana
Vigo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 47870 belongs to Prairieton, Indiana in Vigo County. 47870 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Prairieton post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 812 and 930. The closest ZIP codes are 47802 (Terre Haute, 4.7 mi northeast), 47808 (Terre Haute, 5.6 mi northeast) and 47869 (Prairie Creek, 6.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 47870 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Prairieton |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Vigo County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| Coordinates | 39.3712, -87.4759 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 478 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 47870
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47802 | Terre Haute, IN | 4.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 47808 | Terre Haute, IN | 5.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47869 | Prairie Creek, IN | 6.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47850 | Farmersburg, IN | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 47801 | Terre Haute, IN | 7.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47809 | Terre Haute, IN | 7.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 47807 | Terre Haute, IN | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 62423 | Dennison, IL | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 47885 | West Terre Haute, IN | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 47803 | Terre Haute, IN | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 47866 | Pimento, IN | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 47871 | Riley, IN | 9.5 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47870 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47870
PO BOX 123
PRAIRIETON IN 47870
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47870-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47870?
- 47870 is a Prairieton, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 47870 in?
- ZIP code 47870 is in Vigo County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47870 in?
- 47870 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47870?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47870 use area codes 812 and 930.
- Can I use 47870 for a street address?
- No. 47870 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Prairieton use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47870?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47870 are 47802 (Terre Haute, 4.7 miles), 47808 (Terre Haute, 5.6 miles), 47869 (Prairie Creek, 6.7 miles) and 47850 (Farmersburg, 7.2 miles).