City

Mecca, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Parke County  ·  Indiana

👥615Population
💰$39,808Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂27.3Median Age
🏠$56,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 114% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic0.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
22%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.34
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 114% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (5.4%)
HS Graduate101 (36.6%)
Some College47 (17%)
Associates60 (21.7%)
Bachelors33 (12%)
Graduate Degree20 (7.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,808 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$56,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$591/mo
Total Housing Units206
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Mecca, IN

Mecca is a city in Indiana, located in Parke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 615 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.3 years.

Economically, Mecca is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,808 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mecca is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $591 per month.

The population of Mecca is less-educated. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.37%).

Mecca, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Mecca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47860 615 $39,808 $56,000 $591 10.5% 19.2% 57.6%