ZIP Code 47138
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Lexington · Scott County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,373
- Median income
- $86,335
- Median home value
- $201,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.1%
- Land area
- 191.0 sq mi
23/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47138 in Lexington, Indiana has a population of 4,373. The median household income is $86,335, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $201,800, 27% below the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47138 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.0 square miles in Lexington, Scott County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,373 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 47138 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47138 sits at $86,335 (17% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,972. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $201,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,329 per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47138 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 47138 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 47138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47138.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 47138, Lexington, 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
4,373
Population
191.0
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47138?
39.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$86,335
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$34,972
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 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?
1,990
Total Housing Units
1,743
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$1,329
Median Rent
1981
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2023)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47138 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.9% | 154 |
| 2020 | +0.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 175 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 200 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 207 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 47138, employing approximately 190 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,561,000.
26
Businesses
190
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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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