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Mecca, IN
Town in Parke County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47860.
Population
607
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,545
ZIP codes
1
Mecca and its ZIP codes
Mecca at a glance
- Mecca is about 8.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,926 a year, 45% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,300 (76% below Indiana) and median rent is $589 a month.
Local data for Mecca, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mecca, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,926
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$52,300
Median rent
$589/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
23.8
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (119), Irish Americans (90), Polish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parke County. PPP loans are for Mecca.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,154
3,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,329 per person
How people get to work
Mecca, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mecca, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
354
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mecca, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Mecca
1 in or overlapping Mecca. Population shown
Cities near Mecca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontezumaTown | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Fairview ParkTown | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| ClintonCity | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| LyfordCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1 |
| RockvilleTown | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| RosedaleTown | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomingdaleTown | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| UniversalTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| St. BerniceCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| ShepardsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DanaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| BridgetonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BlanfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MarshallTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mecca, IN in?
- Mecca is in Parke County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Mecca, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mecca include 47860.
- What is the population of Mecca, IN?
- About 607 people live in Mecca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mecca?
- Nearby places include Montezuma (4.8 mi), Hillsdale (4.9 mi), Fairview Park (5.4 mi), Clinton (5.8 mi), Lyford (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023