47142 ZIP Code — Mauckport, IN

Harrison County, Indiana

ZIP code 47142 is located in Mauckport, Indiana, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 30.52 square miles and serves a population of 695 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47142

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47142 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

695

population

30.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mauckport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40108 Brandenburg (5.9 mi) 47135 Laconia (5.9 mi) 40104 Battletown (8.7 mi) 47112 Corydon (9.3 mi) 40157 Payneville (9.5 mi) 40142 Guston (11.5 mi) 40161 Rhodelia (11.5 mi) 40117 Ekron (11.7 mi) 47117 Elizabeth (12.3 mi) 40176 Webster (12.4 mi) 40155 Muldraugh (12.4 mi) 47137 Leavenworth (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	695
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	30.52 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	38.0565
Longitude	-86.2036
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	44.6%	40.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	36.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	20.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

695

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$82,750

Median household income

$35,704

Per capita income

$165,000

Median home value

$618

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	19.9%
18 and over	557	80.1%
65 and over	62	8.9%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	695	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	40.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	36.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	20.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$82,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,000
Median rent / month	$618
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	26.7%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	3.3%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	44.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	55.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	75	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	32	10.3%
Households with children under 18	90	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	15.4%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.7%	14.0%
Married	57.4%	69.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	3.1%	6.3%
Divorced	27.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	2.0%
Elementary school	56	28.1%
High school	82	41.2%
College / grad school	57	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 24.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Professional & management 10.8%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Retail trade 5.4%

Other services 3.6%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.9%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.1

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.4%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	674	97.0%
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)	664	95.5%
Born in same state	663	95.4%
Born in different state	419	60.3%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	31	4.5%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	157	22.6%
Italian	75	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1	0.1%
French	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	85.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47142

What city is ZIP code 47142 in?

ZIP code 47142 is primarily assigned to Mauckport, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47142 in?

ZIP code 47142 falls within Harrison County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47142 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 47142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47142?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47142 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 47142 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47142?

The median home value in ZIP code 47142 is $165,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47142 in?

ZIP code 47142 observes the EST timezone.