ZIP Code 47172
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Sellersburg · Clark County · Indiana
- Population
- 16,059
- Median income
- $82,503
- Median home value
- $273,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.0%
- Land area
- 64.2 sq mi
250/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
Kentucky/Louisville
ZIP code 47172 in Sellersburg, Indiana has a population of 16,059. The median household income is $82,503, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $273,500, 2% below the US average. 40.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47172 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.2 square miles in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana. The area is home to 16,059 residents, producing a population density of 250 people per square mile, and falls within the Kentucky/Louisville time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47172 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47172 sits at $82,503 (12% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,299. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $273,500 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,195 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47172 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 47172 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 47172
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,299
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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