ZIP code 47860
Where is ZIP code 47860?
Mecca, Indiana
Parke County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 47860 belongs to Mecca, Indiana in Parke County. 47860 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mecca post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 812 and 930. About 540 people live in the 47860 area, where the median household income is $39,706. The closest ZIP codes are 47854 (Hillsdale, 5.2 mi northwest), 47862 (Montezuma, 5.4 mi north) and 47842 (Clinton, 6.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 47860 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mecca |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Parke County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| Coordinates | 39.7219, -87.3303 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 478 |
Population and income in 47860
| Population | 540 · lower than 83% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 793 · higher than 78% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.6 years · lower than 98% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $39,706 · lower than 98% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,681 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $47,900 · lower than 100% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $586 a month |
| Housing units | 208 |
| Households | 184 (2.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 52% / 48% |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47860. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47860
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47854 | Hillsdale, IN | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 47862 | Montezuma, IN | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 47842 | Clinton, IN | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 47874 | Rosedale, IN | 6.9 mi S | Standard |
| 47872 | Rockville, IN | 7.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 47832 | Bloomingdale, IN | 8.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 47884 | Universal, IN | 9.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 47880 | Shepardsville, IN | 9.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 47836 | Bridgeton, IN | 9.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 47831 | Blanford, IN | 10.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 47847 | Dana, IN | 11 mi NW | Standard |
| 47851 | Fontanet, IN | 11.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47860 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47860
PO BOX 123
MECCA IN 47860
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47860-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47860?
- 47860 is a Mecca, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 47860 in?
- ZIP code 47860 is in Parke County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47860 in?
- 47860 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47860?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47860 use area codes 812 and 930.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47860?
- About 540 people live in ZIP code 47860, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 47860?
- The median household income in 47860 is $39,706 a year, lower than 98% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 47860 for a street address?
- No. 47860 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mecca use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47860?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47860 are 47854 (Hillsdale, 5.2 miles), 47862 (Montezuma, 5.4 miles), 47842 (Clinton, 6.5 miles) and 47874 (Rosedale, 6.9 miles).