47282 ZIP Code — Vernon, IN

Jennings County, Indiana

ZIP code 47282 is located in Vernon, Indiana, within Jennings County. It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47282

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 47282 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

248

population

0.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47282 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47282

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47282. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	248
Population density	1,181 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	0.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9853
Longitude	-85.6095
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	69.9%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

248

Population

1,181

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$32,677

Per capita income

$78,300

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

123

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	49	19.8%
18 and over	199	80.2%
65 and over	46	18.5%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	247	99.6%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.9%	39.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	39.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	19.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 58.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,300
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	51.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	12.5%
3 or more	45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.1%
Electricity	41.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	17	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	32	28.6%
Households with children under 18	31	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	33.0%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	46.1%
Married	53.6%	45.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.2%	6.1%
Divorced	24.7%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	8.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	45.9%
High school	13	21.3%
College / grad school	15	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.3%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.0%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 5.3%

Construction 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Retail trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 17.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	16.3%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	60.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	243	98.0%
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)	234	94.4%
Born in same state	234	94.4%
Born in different state	199	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	5.6%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	24.2%
Italian	42	16.9%
Arab	10	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	3.2%
Dutch	3	1.2%
Norwegian	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47282

What city is ZIP code 47282 in?

ZIP code 47282 is primarily assigned to Vernon, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47282 in?

ZIP code 47282 falls within Jennings County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47282 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 47282 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47282?

The median home value in ZIP code 47282 is $78,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 47282?

ZIP code 47282 has an estimated population of 248 residents, with a density of 1,198 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47282?

The median household income in ZIP code 47282 is $53,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47282 in?

ZIP code 47282 observes the EST timezone.