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Parke County
Mecca, IN
47860
47860 ZIP Code — Mecca, IN
Parke County, Indiana
ZIP code 47860 is located in
Mecca ,
Indiana ,
within Parke County .
It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of
625 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 47860
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $45,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $36,694. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 47860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Mecca
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
625
Population density
919 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
121
Geography
Land area
0.68 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.7181
Longitude
-87.3405
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.4%
44.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
37.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$36,694
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 206 33.0% 18 and over 419 67.0% 65 and over 77 12.3% Median age 24.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 600 95.7% Two or more races 25 4% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.4%
44.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
37.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 16.9% $35k–$50k 27.9% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 1.5% $100k–$150k 12.4% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $36,694
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $45,000 Median rent / month $585 Owner occupied 64.7% Renter occupied 35.3% Vacant 4.3% Single-family detached 60.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 34.3% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.0% 2000–2009 7.1% 1990–1999 10.5% 1980–1989 1.9% 1970–1979 19.5% 1960–1969 1.9% 1950–1959 4.8% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 52.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 58.6% 3 bedrooms 19.0% 4 bedrooms 19.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 40.8% 2 vehicles 21.9% 3 or more 34.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 73.6% Electricity 25.4% Wood 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 79 39.3% Cohabiting couple 51 25.4% Male householder, no spouse 36 17.9% Female householder, no spouse 35 17.4% Households with children under 18 99 49.3% Households with seniors (65+) 60 29.9% Average household size 3.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 51.0% 36.1% Married 41.9% 34.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 17.2% Divorced 7.1% 12.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.9% Bachelor's or higher 4.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 10 7.4% Elementary school 80 59.3% High school 33 24.4% College / grad school 12 8.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Public administration
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.9% Service 15.1% Sales & office 16.3% Natural resources & construction 33.5% Production & transportation 21.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.2% Government 4.9% Self-employed 13.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.9% Carpool 10.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 3.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.8% Retirement income 8.5% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 4.0% Food stamps / SNAP 33.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.9% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.4% Visited dentist 59.1% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 10 2.4%
Disability % Any disability 14.4% Under 18 2.9% 18–64 years 11.4% 65 and over 58.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 34.7% Public insurance 68.3% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 10.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 542 86.7% Spanish 8 1.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 1.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 625 100.0% Born in same state 625 100.0% Born in different state 559 89.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 225 36% Italian 49 7.8%
Ancestry Count % French 35 5.6% English 6 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.2% Internet access 75.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47860
What city is ZIP code 47860 in?
ZIP code 47860 is primarily assigned to Mecca, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47860 in?
ZIP code 47860 falls within Parke County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47860 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 47860 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 47860?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47860?
The median home value in ZIP code 47860 is $45,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47860?
The median household income in ZIP code 47860 is $36,694, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47860 in?
ZIP code 47860 observes the EST timezone.
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