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ZIP Code 47102

Scott County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,255
70/sq mi
$41,583
Median income
$129,900
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,719. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Median home value sits at $129,900 (33% below the state average), median rent at $684 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 47102?

45.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

How ZIP 47102 ranks nationally

Austin, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,583 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47102 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47229 Crothersville, IN 3,231 5.2 mi
47170 Scottsburg, IN 14,795 5.8 mi
47270 Paris Crossing, IN 807 6.7 mi
47227 Commiskey, IN 1,598 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

47170 standard
Scottsburg, IN
Pop: 14,795
47138 standard
Lexington, IN
Pop: 4,373

Related Areas

Scott County Austin, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.