ZIP Code 47282 - Vernon Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47282 is located in Vernon Indiana. Portions of 47282 are also in Vernon Township (Jennings County). 47282 is entirely within Jennings County. Regionally, 47282 is located in Metro Louisville.
ZIP Code 47282 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Vernon |
| Primary County | Jennings County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 248 |
| Area Code(s) | 812 / 930 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 47282 Map
47282 Demographics
47282 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47282 is White. The current unemployment level in 47282 is 3.6%.
| Population | 248 |
| Population Growth Rate | -52.8% |
| Population Density | 1,407 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 80 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,705 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
47282 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47282 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 23 | 18.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 17 | 13.93% |
| High School Diploma | 26 | 21.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 1.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 1 | 0.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 21 | 17.21% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 21.31% |
| Masters Degree | 4 | 3.28% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 1.64% |
47282 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.98498917, -85.60997009 |
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| Region | Metro Louisville |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | North Vernon, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 0.17631868 Square Miles |
47282 Schools
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47282 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55d - Pre-Wisconsinan Drift Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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