PlainZIP

North Vernon, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47265

Jennings County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,911
42/sq mi
$68,191
Median income
$157,100
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Vernon pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47265 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47265 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana, with 20,911 residents across 495.5 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47265 reports a modest median household income of $68,191 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,273. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $157,100 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $975 monthly, and 76.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 47265 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Jennings County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 47265

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Vernon, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47265.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47265, North Vernon, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,911

Population

495.5

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 47265?

38.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$68,191

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$30,273

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47265 ranks nationally

North Vernon, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,191 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,762

Total Housing Units

8,073

Occupied Units

689

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$157,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$975

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47265 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 142
2021 +15.8% 165
2022 +15.4% 190
2023 +5.9% 201
2024 +5.0% 212

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 408 business establishments in ZIP 47265, employing approximately 6,615 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,147,000.

408

Businesses

6,615

Employees

$333.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 95 23.3%
Retail trade 62 15.2%
Construction 41 10.1%
Manufacturing 35 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 28 6.9%
Finance and insurance 25 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 23 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 22 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.7%
Wholesale trade 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Information 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47265 vs 47282 →

ZIP 47265 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47265 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47265 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47265 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47282 Vernon, IN 289 2.3 mi
47227 Commiskey, IN 1,598 9.6 mi
47273 Scipio, IN 1,849 7.3 mi
47223 Butlerville, IN 1,490 8.4 mi
47231 Dupont, IN 1,167 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jennings County

47273 standard
Scipio, IN
Pop: 1,849
47227 standard
Commiskey, IN
Pop: 1,598
47223 standard
Butlerville, IN
Pop: 1,490
47270 standard
Paris Crossing, IN
Pop: 807
47282 standard
Vernon, IN
Pop: 289

Related Areas

Jennings County North Vernon, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47265 in? ▼
ZIP code 47265 (North Vernon) is located in Jennings County, Indiana. Jennings County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jennings-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47265? ▼
ZIP code 47265 in North Vernon, IN has a population of 20,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47265? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47265 is $68,191, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47265? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47265 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47265? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47265 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47265? ▼
ZIP code 47265 has 408 business establishments employing approximately 6,615 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47265? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47265 are: Health care and social assistance (95), Retail trade (62), Construction (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47265? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47265 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47265? ▼
In ZIP code 47265, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47265? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47265 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47265? ▼
In ZIP code 47265, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47265? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47265 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.