City

North Vernon, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jennings County  ·  Indiana

👥20,981Population
💰$65,877Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$143,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma163 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,303 (41.6%)
Some College2,774 (21.8%)
Associates1,616 (12.7%)
Bachelors907 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,973 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College21.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,877 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$143,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$916/mo
Total Housing Units8,862
Vacant Units780

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About North Vernon, IN

North Vernon is a city in Indiana, located in Jennings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,981 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, North Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,877 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North Vernon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $916 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Vernon is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in North Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47265 20,981 $65,877 $143,700 $916 4.6% 22.6% 76.8%