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Avoca, IN
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47420.
Population
439
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
210
ZIP codes
1
Avoca and its ZIP codes
Local data for Avoca, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Avoca.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,375
14,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$350M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
PPP loans
$8,384
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Avoca, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avoca, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Avoca
1 in or overlapping Avoca. Population shown
Cities near Avoca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeedmoreCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| OoliticTown | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| JudahCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| East OoliticCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| BedfordCity | 6.1 mi | 12.2 |
| HarrodsburgCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.3 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| Smithville-SandersCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 10.7 |
| OwensburgCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.8 |
| HeltonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| MitchellCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| LawrenceportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| TunneltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| SolsberryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avoca, IN in?
- Avoca is in Lawrence County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Avoca, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Avoca include 47420.
- What is the population of Avoca, IN?
- About 439 people live in Avoca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avoca?
- Nearby places include Needmore (1.8 mi), Oolitic (2.7 mi), Judah (2.8 mi), East Oolitic (2.9 mi), Bedford (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023