47862 ZIP Code — Montezuma, IN

Parke County, Indiana

ZIP code 47862 is located in Montezuma, Indiana, within Parke County. It covers approximately 39.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47862

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 $97,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,625. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47862 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,412

population

39.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montezuma	Acceptable
Montezuma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47832 Bloomingdale (2.9 mi) 47854 Hillsdale (4.6 mi) 47847 Dana (7 mi) 47872 Rockville (8.1 mi) 47928 Cayuga (8.5 mi) 47952 Kingman (9.5 mi) 47859 Marshall (10.4 mi) 47842 Clinton (11.6 mi) 47874 Rosedale (13.9 mi) 61870 Ridge Farm (15.6 mi) 47974 Perrysville (15.7 mi) 61924 Chrisman (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,412
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	39.73 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	39.8252
Longitude	-87.3384
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,412

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$33,645

Per capita income

$97,900

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

605

Housing units

15.1%

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

117

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	21.2%
18 and over	1,112	78.8%
65 and over	373	26.4%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 3.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,264	84.1%
Hispanic or Latino	91	6.1%
Two or more races	89	5.9%
Other race	48	3.2%
Black or African American	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,900
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	33.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	23.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	52	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	95	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	219	34.7%
Households with children under 18	173	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	41.8%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	11.6%
Married	53.6%	49.6%
Separated	2.6%	0.9%
Widowed	5.2%	22.8%
Divorced	11.8%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.3%
Kindergarten	4	1.3%
Elementary school	186	61.2%
High school	60	19.7%
College / grad school	41	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Public administration 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Professional & management 7.4%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Retail trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	28.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 58.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,367	96.8%
Spanish	24	1.8%
Other Indo-European	24	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,395	98.8%
Born in same state	1,395	98.8%
Born in different state	1,191	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	253	17.9%
Italian	164	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	153	10.8%
English	27	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47862

What city is ZIP code 47862 in?

ZIP code 47862 is primarily assigned to Montezuma, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47862 in?

ZIP code 47862 falls within Parke County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47862 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 47862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47862 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 47862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47862 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47862?

The median home value in ZIP code 47862 is $97,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 47862 in?

ZIP code 47862 observes the EST timezone.