47420 ZIP Code — Avoca, IN
Lawrence County, Indiana
ZIP code 47420 is located in Avoca, Indiana, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 0.48 square miles and serves a population of 51 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
51
population
0.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47420 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47420
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Avoca | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51 |
| Population density | 106 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9151 |
| Longitude | -86.5527 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 812 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.7% | 35.8% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.9% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
51
Population
106
People per sq mi
69.4
Median age
$22,961
Median household income
$23,929
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
43
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
60–64
10
16
65–74
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 51 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 33 | 64.7% |
| Median age | 69.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.7% | 35.8% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.9% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 4.5% |
$10k–$15k
41.9%
$15k–$25k
44.2%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 41.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 44.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| Median income | $22,961 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
44.2%
$300k–$500k
41.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 55.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 44.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 58.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 41.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.1% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 14.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.9% |
| Wood | 44.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 14.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 41.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 44.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 58.1% |
| Average household size | 1.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 25.0% | 29.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 70.4% |
| Divorced | 75.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
37.3%
HS graduate
47.1%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 62.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
35.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
35.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 55.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 41.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 11.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 72.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 57.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 51 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 51 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 37 | 72.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 84.3% |
| Internet access | 58.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47420
What city is ZIP code 47420 in?
ZIP code 47420 is primarily assigned to Avoca, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47420 in?
ZIP code 47420 falls within Lawrence County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47420 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 47420 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 47420 have an older population?
65% of residents in ZIP code 47420 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47420?
35% of residents in ZIP code 47420 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47420 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 47420 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 47420 in?
ZIP code 47420 observes the EST timezone.