ZIP Code 47282

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Vernon · Jennings County · Indiana

Population
289

347/sq mi

Median income
$78,750

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,000

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.7%

Median age 46.3

Land area
0.8 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47282 in Vernon, Indiana has a population of 289. The median household income is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $85,000, 69% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47282 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana. The area is home to 289 residents, producing a population density of 347 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47282 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47282 sits at $78,750 (7% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,730. The poverty rate stands at 1.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $85,000 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47282 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Jennings County, so you can benchmark 47282 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47282, Vernon, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

289

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

347

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47282?

46.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$44,730

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

110

Total Housing Units

93

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 47282, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $954,000.

12

Businesses

43

Employees

$954K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 25.0%

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 47282 vs 47265 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47265 North Vernon, IN 20,911 2.3 mi
47227 Commiskey, IN 1,598 7.8 mi
47231 Dupont, IN 1,167 8.4 mi
47223 Butlerville, IN 1,490 8.4 mi
47273 Scipio, IN 1,849 9.3 mi
47270 Paris Crossing, IN 807 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47282 in?
ZIP code 47282 (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 47282?
ZIP code 47282 in Vernon, IN has a population of 289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47282?
The median household income in ZIP 47282 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47282?
The median home value in ZIP 47282 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47282?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47282 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47282?
ZIP code 47282 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47282?
In ZIP code 47282, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47282?
In ZIP code 47282, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47282?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47282 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Vernon, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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