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Scottsburg, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47170

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

14,795
36/sq mi
$57,634
Median income
$164,200
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scottsburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47170 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana, home to 14,795 residents across 412.1 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47170 reports a modest median household income of $57,634 (22% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,433. Poverty here runs at 18.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $164,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47170, plus 2 more within Scott County, give a clearer read than the 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 47170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsburg, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47170.

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 47170, Scottsburg, 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

14,795

Population

412.1

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47170?

41.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
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?

$57,634

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$29,433

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47170 ranks nationally

Scottsburg, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,634 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,498

Total Housing Units

6,037

Occupied Units

461

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$164,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1986

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47170 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 151
2021 +11.2% 168
2022 +13.1% 190
2023 +10.4% 210
2024 +6.3% 223

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 313 business establishments in ZIP 47170, employing approximately 4,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,542,000.

313

Businesses

4,409

Employees

$150.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 59 18.9%
Accommodation and food services 32 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.6%
Construction 21 6.7%
Finance and insurance 21 6.7%
Manufacturing 18 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.2%
Information 4 1.3%

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 47170 vs 47102 →

ZIP 47170 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 47170 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47170 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 47170 ranks #4 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
47102 Austin, IN 7,255 5.8 mi
47229 Crothersville, IN 3,231 8.3 mi
47177 Underwood, IN 1,221 6.7 mi
47126 Henryville, IN 4,250 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

47102 standard
Austin, IN
Pop: 7,255
47138 standard
Lexington, IN
Pop: 4,373

Related Areas

Scott County Scottsburg, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47170 in? ▼
ZIP code 47170 (Scottsburg) 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 47170? ▼
ZIP code 47170 in Scottsburg, IN has a population of 14,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47170 is $57,634, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47170 is $164,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47170 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47170? ▼
ZIP code 47170 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 4,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47170 are: Retail trade (59), Health care and social assistance (59), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47170 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 47170? ▼
In ZIP code 47170, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 47170? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47170 is 25.8 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 47170? ▼
In ZIP code 47170, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47170 is 18.1% 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.