ZIP Code 47420

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Avoca · Lawrence County · Indiana

Population
135

233/sq mi

Median income
$113,333

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.1%

Median age 53.3

Land area
0.6 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47420 in Avoca, Indiana has a population of 135. The median household income is $113,333, which is 49% above the national average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47420 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Avoca, Lawrence County, Indiana. The area is home to 135 residents, producing a population density of 233 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 47420 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47420 sits at $113,333 (54% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $43,828. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47420 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 47420 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 47420, Avoca, 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

135

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

233

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47420?

53.3

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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?

$113,333

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$43,828

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

44

Total Housing Units

44

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 47420, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $264,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$264K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 47420 vs 47451 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47451 Oolitic, IN 1,228 2.0 mi
47434 Harrodsburg, IN 76 6.8 mi
47462 Springville, IN 4,871 6.1 mi
47421 Bedford, IN 27,831 6.3 mi
47470 Williams, IN 1,735 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47420 in?
ZIP code 47420 (Avoca) is located in Lawrence County, Indiana. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47420?
ZIP code 47420 in Avoca, IN has a population of 135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47420?
The median household income in ZIP 47420 is $113,333, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47420 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47420?
ZIP code 47420 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47420?
In ZIP code 47420, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Avoca, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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