Austin, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47102
Scott County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,255
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,583
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 70
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47102 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47102 (Austin, IN) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.2 in 2023 to 203.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47102 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Scott County, Indiana, home to 7,255 residents across 103.6 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47102 reports a modest median household income of $41,583 (44% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,719. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,900 (33% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $684; owner occupancy is 73.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Scott County, so 47102 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 47102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$26,719
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47102 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Austin, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,583 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,316housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47102 vs 47229 →
ZIP 47102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47170
Scottsburg (47170)
14,795 residents
- 47102
Austin (47102)
7,255 residents
- 47229 3,231
Crothersville (47229)
3,231 residents
- 47227 1,598
Commiskey (47227)
1,598 residents
- 47270 807
Paris Crossing (47270)
807 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47102 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47270
Paris Crossing (47270)
$83,387 median income
- 47227
Commiskey (47227)
$79,398 median income
- 47229
Crothersville (47229)
$62,950 median income
- 47170
Scottsburg (47170)
$57,634 median income
- 47102
Austin (47102)
$41,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47102 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47102, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,255 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47102 in?
ZIP code 47102 (Austin) is located in Scott County, Indiana. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47102?
ZIP code 47102 in Austin, IN has a population of 7,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47102?
The median household income in ZIP 47102 is $41,583, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47102?
The median home value in ZIP 47102 is $129,900, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47102 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47102?
ZIP code 47102 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 2,005 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47102?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47102 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47102?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47102 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47102?
In ZIP code 47102, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47102?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47102 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47102?
In ZIP code 47102, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47102 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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