ZIP Code 47117
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Elizabeth · Harrison County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,429
- Median income
- $86,853
- Median home value
- $221,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.0%
- Land area
- 216.0 sq mi
21/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.2
Kentucky/Louisville
ZIP code 47117 in Elizabeth, Indiana has a population of 4,429. The median household income is $86,853, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $221,700, 20% below the US average. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.0 square miles in Elizabeth, Harrison County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,429 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the Kentucky/Louisville time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47117 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47117 sits at $86,853 (18% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,640. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $221,700 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $860 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 47117 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 47117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47117.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 47117, Elizabeth, 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
4,429
Population
216.0
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47117?
46.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$86,853
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$41,640
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
41.2 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?
1,772
Total Housing Units
1,722
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,700
Median Home Value
+15% vs state
$860
Median Rent
1983
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47117 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 140 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 151 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 184 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 188 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 195 |
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 47117, employing approximately 1,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,769,000.
39
Businesses
1,086
Employees
$49.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 28.2% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.7% |
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 47117 vs 40258 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40258 | Louisville, KY | 26,465 | 5.9 mi |
| 47160 | New Middletown, IN | 93 | 5.9 mi |
| 40272 | Louisville, KY | 37,394 | 6.7 mi |
| 47136 | Lanesville, IN | 4,178 | 9.0 mi |
| 40177 | West Point, KY | 1,463 | 7.3 mi |
| 47135 | Laconia, IN | 1,372 | 7.1 mi |
| 40216 | Louisville, KY | 40,746 | 9.2 mi |
| 40211 | Louisville, KY | 22,612 | 12.0 mi |
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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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