Sellersburg, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47172
Clark County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,059
- 250/sq mi High-density area
- $82,503
- Median income Near-median income area
- $273,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sellersburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 250
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47172 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 47172 (Sellersburg, IN) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.8 in 2023 to 209.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47172 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, home to 16,059 residents across 64.2 square miles, a density of 250 people per square mile, in the Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
ZIP 47172 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,503 (12% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,299. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $273,500 (41% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,195.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 47172 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 47172
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sellersburg, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47172.
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 47172, Sellersburg, 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
16,059
Population
64.2
Area (sq mi)
250
People / sq mi
Kentucky/Louisville
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47172?
42.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.8%
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?
$82,503
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$44,299
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47172 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Sellersburg, 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)
$82,503 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
8,872housing units
8,872
Total Housing Units
8,383
Occupied Units
489
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,500
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,195
Median Rent
1995
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47172 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 165 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 189 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 203 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 209 |
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 357 business establishments in ZIP 47172, employing approximately 5,269 people with a combined annual payroll of $259,623,000.
357
Businesses
5,269
Employees
$259.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 58 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
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 47172 vs 47143 →
ZIP 47172 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
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
44,722 residents
- 47129
Clarksville (47129)
19,527 residents
- 40206 18,865
Louisville (40206)
18,865 residents
- 40212 17,685
Louisville (40212)
17,685 residents
- 47172 16,059
Sellersburg (47172)
16,059 residents
- 47119 10,911
Floyds Knobs (47119)
10,911 residents
- 40202 6,772
Louisville (40202)
6,772 residents
- 47106 4,718
Borden (47106)
4,718 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47172 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47172 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47143
Memphis (47143)
$138,382 median income
- 47119
Floyds Knobs (47119)
$119,410 median income
- 47126
Henryville (47126)
$106,875 median income
- 47106
Borden (47106)
$87,344 median income
- 47172
Sellersburg (47172)
$82,503 median income
- 40206
Louisville (40206)
$75,798 median income
- 47130
Jeffersonville (47130)
$70,290 median income
- 47150
New Albany (47150)
$62,820 median income
- 47129
Clarksville (47129)
$56,185 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47172 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47143 | Memphis, IN | 3,015 | 4.7 mi |
| 47129 | Clarksville, IN | 19,527 | 5.9 mi |
| 47130 | Jeffersonville, IN | 44,722 | 5.9 mi |
| 47119 | Floyds Knobs, IN | 10,911 | 6.6 mi |
| 40202 | Louisville, KY | 6,772 | 9.8 mi |
| 40212 | Louisville, KY | 17,685 | 8.9 mi |
| 47126 | Henryville, IN | 4,250 | 10.4 mi |
| 47150 | New Albany, IN | 47,472 | 8.7 mi |
| 47106 | Borden, IN | 4,718 | 8.5 mi |
| 40206 | Louisville, KY | 18,865 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47172, 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 (16,059 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 47172 in?
ZIP code 47172 (Sellersburg) is located in Clark County, Indiana. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47172?
ZIP code 47172 in Sellersburg, IN has a population of 16,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47172?
The median household income in ZIP 47172 is $82,503, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47172?
The median home value in ZIP 47172 is $273,500, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47172?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47172 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47172?
ZIP code 47172 has 357 business establishments employing approximately 5,269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47172?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47172 are: Construction (58), Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47172?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47172 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 47172?
In ZIP code 47172, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 47172?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47172 is 21.8 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 47172?
In ZIP code 47172, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47172?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47172 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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