| City: | Mecca, Indiana |
| County: | Parke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:09:54 PM |
| Population: | 243 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 765 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7181, -87.3405 |
| Land Area: | 0.681 sq mi |
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Mecca is a small town in Parke County, Indiana, with 243 residents across 95 households. Despite its classification as a PO Box ZIP code, mail delivery here works differently than you'd expect. The post office maintains zero PO Boxes. Instead, 97 residential delivery points receive mail via a mix of city carrier and rural carrier routes.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery covers the compact 0.68 square mile area through one city route and one rural route. The town has 14 named streets, with the most delivery points concentrated on S Montezuma St (7 addresses), S Wells St (6 addresses), and W College St (6 addresses). W College St is the only street with multi-unit buildings, including both apartments and suites.
Mecca is a working-class community. Median household income stands at $39,808, with median home values around $56,000. Only 6.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. The town has no registered business establishments in Census data, though ZIP+4 records show 7 business delivery points. The population is 98% White, with a median age of 43.3 years. Of 113 total housing units, 75 are owner-occupied and 20 are rentals.
The PO Box classification dates to before October 2004 (when USPS began tracking introduction dates). It's legacy database metadata that doesn't match current operations. The facility code is 'N', indicating this is neither a standard Post Office nor a branch, but a contract-operated facility. This small-town post office serves its immediate community with street delivery, not regional PO Box service.
Use standard street addresses for delivery to Mecca:
[Street Number] [Street Name]
Mecca, IN 47860Street names like College, Church, and Wabash suggest historic small-town Indiana character, with a simple directional grid (North/South/West prefixes).
ZIP Code 47860 has 243 residents and 95 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (97.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 243Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 540Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 245Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 356.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $39,706Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 95Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $47,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 304 | 291 | 358 | 332 | 367 | 422 | 418 | 384 | 425 | 605 | 540 | 625 | 615 | 540 |
| Decennial Census | 321 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 243 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.3
Male Median Age: 40.3
Female Median Age: 46.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| White: | 238 | 96.36% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 3.64% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 247 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 122 | 50.21% | 40.3 years |
| Females: | 121 | 49.79% | 46.4 years |
| Total: | 243 | 100% | 43.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 540 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 540 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 540 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $39,706, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $4,914 (14.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,377. Family households earn a median of $47,500 versus $24,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,000). By gender, male median income is $39,688 and female is $34,531, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,157 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.3%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (36.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,792 | $33,750 | $33,512 | $38,333 | $34,286 | $39,444 | $41,500 | $40,625 | $42,083 | $31,953 | $33,939 | $36,694 | $39,808 | $39,706 |
| Median Family Income | $35,625 | $32,500 | $36,875 | $39,000 | $40,179 | $39,167 | $40,000 | $41,875 | $44,773 | $36,250 | $45,625 | $51,429 | $55,125 | $47,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $22,083 | $17,500 | $11,250 | $12,321 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,094 | $28,063 | $27,837 | $23,333 | $24,500 |
| Median Male Income | $33,681 | $33,750 | $33,807 | $33,125 | $0 | $32,000 | $31,667 | $35,417 | $36,250 | $31,738 | $34,583 | $37,212 | $39,792 | $39,688 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $24,250 | $24,000 | $24,318 | $0 | $40,417 | $40,871 | $40,048 | $42,931 | $40,625 | $29,219 | $30,750 | $0 | $34,531 |
| Employed: | 197 | 51.98% |
| Unemployed: | 20 | 5.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 162 | 42.74% |
| Total: | 379 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 15.23% |
| Service: | 28 | 14.21% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 16.75% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 71 | 36.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 17.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 197 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $47,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $3,600 (8.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,800. The median gross rent is $586, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $148 (33.79%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.63% (34.74% with a mortgage, 65.26% free-and-clear) and renters 48.37% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.54%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.20%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $44,300 | $39,600 | $39,500 | $45,000 | $46,800 | $34,300 | $34,300 | $33,300 | $38,100 | $33,300 | $43,300 | $45,000 | $56,000 | $47,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 57 | 64.04% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 7.87% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 25 | 28.09% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $438 | $413 | $525 | $625 | $618 | $625 | $655 | $633 | $631 | $488 | $542 | $585 | $591 | $586 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 33 | 17.93% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 62 | 33.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 89 | 48.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 184 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 184 | 88.46% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 11.54% |
| Total Housing Units: | 208 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 150 | 72.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12 | 5.77% |
| Other Units: | 46 | 22.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 208 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.70%, which is on par with the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 30.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (69.00%). Public coverage is 71.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (67.83%). College enrollment is 18.26%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 17 | 7.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 5.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 102 | 41.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 20.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 35 | 14.40% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 9.47% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.23% |
| Total: | 243 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 213 | 87.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 10.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 163 | 27.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 387 | 65.48% |
| No Insurance: | 41 | 6.94% |
| Total: | 591 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 550 | 93.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.9% | 7.4% | 8.2% | 15.4% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 11.0% | 6.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 2.61% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 78 | 67.83% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 11.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 21 | 18.26% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 2.61% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 94 | 81.74% |
ZIP Code 47860 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 96 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 96Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 7Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 103Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 96Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47860 is located in Parke County, Indiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Indiana's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 47860. It covers 0.681 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.681 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7255.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1848132Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mecca town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47860 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.