ZIP Code 47102
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Austin · Scott County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,255
- Median income
- $41,583
- Median home value
- $129,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 9.3%
- Land area
- 103.6 sq mi
70/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47102 in Austin, Indiana has a population of 7,255. The median household income is $41,583, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $129,900, 53% below the US average. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.6 square miles in Austin, Scott County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,255 residents, producing a population density of 70 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47102 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47102 sits at $41,583 (44% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,719. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $129,900 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 47102 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47102.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47102, Austin, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,255
Population
103.6
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47102?
45.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$41,583
Median Household Income
-44% vs state
$26,719
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,316
Total Housing Units
2,973
Occupied Units
343
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state
$684
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47102 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 157 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 165 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 200 |
| 2023 | -8.9% | 182 |
| 2024 | +11.9% | 204 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 47102, employing approximately 2,005 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,828,000.
65
Businesses
2,005
Employees
$110.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 26.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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