47620 ZIP Code
Mount Vernon, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47620 |
| City/Town: | Mount Vernon |
| County: | Posey |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,738 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,646 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,830 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,933 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,300 |
| Land Area: | 208.8 sq miles
540.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.6 sq miles
22.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.9316, -87.9043 |
Population Information (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,738 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,411 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,327 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 759 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 620 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 897 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 655 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 743 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,662 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,324 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,513 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,059 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 929 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,493 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 854 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 230 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $756 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,933 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,355 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 578 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,974 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,381 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,064 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 212 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 261 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,410 | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,018 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,146 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,262 | 13.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 755 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47620 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,646 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,165 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,628 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,830 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,439 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,253 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 186 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,866 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,184 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 810 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 246 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,994 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 265 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 61 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 138 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 276 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 188 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 302 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 76 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 82 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 144 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47620 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 190 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 344 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 334 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 287 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 565 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,046 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 580 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 935 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 769 | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 305 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47620 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,356 | 85.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 388 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 146 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 39 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 232 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47620 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 156 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 485 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,553 | 24.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 127 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 489 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 397 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 73 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 176 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 615 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,300 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 363 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 290 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 229 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,181 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,418 | 73.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,162 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 414 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47620 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,946 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,930 | 36.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,738 | 32.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 164 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 127 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 424 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47620 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,693 | 79.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 49 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 120 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 87 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 426 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 140 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 123 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 295 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47620 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 314 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 591 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 696 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 660 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,440 | 24.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 661 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 667 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 170 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 734 | 12.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47620 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 27 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 632 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,043 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,118 | 52.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 912 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 201 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47620 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,528 | 47.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 343 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,413 | 45.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47620 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 255 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,382 | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,183 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,535 | 28.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47620 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 126 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 331 | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 760 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 801 | 20.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,073 | 27.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 697 | 17.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 135 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47620 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,304 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $509 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $756 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.38 |
Households (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,355 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,161 | 59.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,036 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 817 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,092 | 20.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,491 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,708 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47620 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,339 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,333 | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,339 | 62.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 211 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 404 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 718 | 13.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47620 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,860 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 189 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 180 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,281 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 587 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 623 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,038 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 703 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,595 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,597 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 154 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 692 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 751 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47620 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,390 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,297 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 609 | 47.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 688 | 53.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 332 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,543 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 54 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 195 | 361.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 195 | 361.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 195 | 361.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 122 | 225.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47620 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,979 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,685 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 294 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 179 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 104 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47620 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,355 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,103 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
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