ZIP Code 47620
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Mount Vernon · Posey County · Indiana
- Population
- 13,427
- Median income
- $75,681
- Median home value
- $214,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 539.2 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.2
Chicago
ZIP code 47620 in Mount Vernon, Indiana has a population of 13,427. The median household income is $75,681, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $214,400, 23% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 539.2 square miles in Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana. The area is home to 13,427 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47620 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47620 sits at $75,681 (3% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,369. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $214,400 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $805 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Posey County, so you can benchmark 47620 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 47620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47620.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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, 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 47620, Mount 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
13,427
Population
539.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47620?
44.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$75,681
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$39,369
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,702
Total Housing Units
5,357
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,400
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$805
Median Rent
1974
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
-2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47620 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 147 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 161 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 176 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 195 |
| 2024 | -2.2% | 191 |
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 301 business establishments in ZIP 47620, employing approximately 8,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $667,149,000.
301
Businesses
8,113
Employees
$667.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 30 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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