Georgetown, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47122
Floyd County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,979
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $107,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $284,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Georgetown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47122 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 47122 (Georgetown, IN) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.9 in 2023 to 229.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47122 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana, home to 9,979 residents across 92.1 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
ZIP 47122 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,500 (46% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,125. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $284,300 (47% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $982.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Floyd County, so 47122 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 47122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Georgetown, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47122.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 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 47122, Georgetown, 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
9,979
Population
92.1
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47122?
40.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$107,500
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$46,125
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47122 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Georgetown, 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)
$107,500 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
4,223housing units
4,223
Total Housing Units
3,992
Occupied Units
231
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,300
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$982
Median Rent
1994
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47122 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 162 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 177 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 201 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 212 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 230 |
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 181 business establishments in ZIP 47122, employing approximately 1,376 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,726,000.
181
Businesses
1,376
Employees
$53.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 25 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.3% |
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 47122 vs 47124 →
ZIP 47122 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
47,472 residents
- 40216
Louisville (40216)
40,746 residents
- 47119 10,911
Floyds Knobs (47119)
10,911 residents
- 47122 9,979
Georgetown (47122)
9,979 residents
- 47124 4,264
Greenville (47124)
4,264 residents
- 47136 4,178
Lanesville (47136)
4,178 residents
- 47164 3,779
Palmyra (47164)
3,779 residents
- 47161 3,735
New Salisbury (47161)
3,735 residents
- 47114 399
Crandall (47114)
399 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47122 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47122 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47124
Greenville (47124)
$121,188 median income
- 47119
Floyds Knobs (47119)
$119,410 median income
- 47122
Georgetown (47122)
$107,500 median income
- 47114
Crandall (47114)
$103,427 median income
- 47136
Lanesville (47136)
$91,333 median income
- 47161
New Salisbury (47161)
$79,914 median income
- 47160
New Middletown (47160)
$66,250 median income
- 47164
Palmyra (47164)
$63,389 median income
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
$62,820 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47122 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47124 | Greenville, IN | 4,264 | 4.6 mi |
| 47136 | Lanesville, IN | 4,178 | 4.9 mi |
| 47114 | Crandall, IN | 399 | 5.0 mi |
| 47161 | New Salisbury, IN | 3,735 | 6.7 mi |
| 47150 | New Albany, IN | 47,472 | 7.5 mi |
| 47119 | Floyds Knobs, IN | 10,911 | 6.8 mi |
| 47160 | New Middletown, IN | 93 | 10.4 mi |
| 47164 | Palmyra, IN | 3,779 | 9.1 mi |
| 40216 | Louisville, KY | 40,746 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47122, 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 (9,979 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 47122 in?
ZIP code 47122 (Georgetown) is located in Floyd County, Indiana. Floyd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/floyd-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47122?
ZIP code 47122 in Georgetown, IN has a population of 9,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47122?
The median household income in ZIP 47122 is $107,500, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47122?
The median home value in ZIP 47122 is $284,300, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47122 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47122?
ZIP code 47122 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 1,376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47122 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47122?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47122 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 47122?
In ZIP code 47122, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% 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 47122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47122 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47122?
In ZIP code 47122, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47122 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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