City

Mount Vernon, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Posey County  ·  Indiana

👥12,533Population
💰$74,869Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$215,600Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,963 (34.9%)
Some College1,074 (12.7%)
Associates1,155 (13.6%)
Bachelors1,330 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,959 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College12.7%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,869 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,600 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units5,803
Vacant Units507

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Mount Vernon, IN

Mount Vernon is a city in Indiana, located in Posey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,533 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,869 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47620 12,533 $74,869 $215,600 $755 3.1% 38.7% 76.1%