ZIP Code 47177

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Underwood · Clark County · Indiana

Population
1,221

28/sq mi

Median income
$83,542

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$145,700

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 36.7

Land area
43.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47177 in Underwood, Indiana has a population of 1,221. The median household income is $83,542, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $145,700, 48% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47177 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.1 square miles in Underwood, Clark County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,221 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 47177 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47177 sits at $83,542 (13% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $29,891. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $145,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47177 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 47177 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 →

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 47177, Underwood, 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

1,221

Population

43.1

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47177?

36.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$83,542

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$29,891

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

638

Total Housing Units

604

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$145,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 47177, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,249,000.

8

Businesses

61

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 47177 vs 47126 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47126 Henryville, IN 4,250 3.6 mi
47170 Scottsburg, IN 14,795 6.7 mi
47143 Memphis, IN 3,015 9.3 mi
47163 Otisco, IN 1,746 7.7 mi
47106 Borden, IN 4,718 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47177 in?
ZIP code 47177 (Underwood) 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 47177?
ZIP code 47177 in Underwood, IN has a population of 1,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47177?
The median household income in ZIP 47177 is $83,542, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47177?
The median home value in ZIP 47177 is $145,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47177?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47177 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47177?
ZIP code 47177 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47177?
In ZIP code 47177, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 47177?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47177 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47177?
In ZIP code 47177, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47177?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47177 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Underwood, IN

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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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