47860 ZIP Code – Mecca, Indiana
ZIP code 47860 is a small ZIP code located in Mecca, Indiana, within Parke County with a population of approximately 625 residents. The median household income of $36,694 is well below the Indiana average and well below the national average. At $45,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 51.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $585 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 10.5%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 6.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 27.3, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 47862, 47874, 47854.
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ZIP 47860 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 47860 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 625 | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $45k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $585 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.3 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6.4% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 47862 – Montezuma
- 47874 – Rosedale
- 47854 – Hillsdale
- 47842 – Clinton
- 47872 – Rockville
- 47884 – Universal
- 47880 – Shepardsville
- 47836 – Bridgeton
- 47875 – Saint Bernice
- 47831 – Blanford
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47862 | MONTEZUMA | 1,412 | $60,625 |
| 47874 | ROSEDALE | 2,679 | $70,000 |
| 47854 | HILLSDALE | 750 | $103,750 |
| 47842 | CLINTON | 9,730 | $55,053 |
| 47872 | ROCKVILLE | 8,230 | $60,711 |