PlainZIP

Vernon, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47282

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

289
347/sq mi
$78,750
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vernon pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
347
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47282 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47282 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana, home to just 289 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 347 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47282 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (7% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,730. Poverty here runs at 1.0%, with unemployment measured 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. To put 47282 in local context, 6 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 →

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 47282, 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

289

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

347

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 47282 ranks nationally

Vernon, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 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 47282 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 47282 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47282 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 47282 ranks #4 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jennings County

47265 standard
North Vernon, IN
Pop: 20,911
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

Related Areas

Jennings County Vernon, IN Indiana

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.

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