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 Moderate-density area
- $57,634
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scottsburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47170 (Scottsburg, IN) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.1 in 2023 to 223.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,433. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,200 (15% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $850; owner occupancy is 66.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Scott County, so 47170 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 47170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsburg, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47170.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47170?
41.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.5%
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?
$57,634
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$29,433
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47170 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Scottsburg, 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)
$57,634 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
6,498housing units
6,498
Total Housing Units
6,037
Occupied Units
461
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47170
Scottsburg (47170)
14,795 residents
- 47102
Austin (47102)
7,255 residents
- 47126 4,250
Henryville (47126)
4,250 residents
- 47229 3,231
Crothersville (47229)
3,231 residents
- 47177 1,221
Underwood (47177)
1,221 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47170 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47170 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47126
Henryville (47126)
$106,875 median income
- 47177
Underwood (47177)
$83,542 median income
- 47229
Crothersville (47229)
$62,950 median income
- 47170
Scottsburg (47170)
$57,634 median income
- 47102 $41,583
Austin (47102)
$41,583 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47170, 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 (14,795 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 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.
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