Scipio, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47273
Jennings County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,849
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,670
- Median income Near-median income area
- $168,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scipio pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47273 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 47273 (Scipio, IN) fell -17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.8 in 2023 to 200.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47273 covers 80.0 square miles in Scipio, Jennings County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,849 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47273 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,670 (7% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,789. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 0.8%. Median home value is $168,800 (13% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,203; 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Jennings County, so 47273 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 47273
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scipio, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47273.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 47273, Scipio, 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
1,849
Population
80.0
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47273?
48.1
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$78,670
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$34,789
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47273 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Scipio, 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)
$78,670 Top 33% higher than 67% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
821housing units
821
Total Housing Units
802
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,203
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
-17.5%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47273 have decreased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 140 |
| 2021 | +21.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +33.0% | 226 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 243 |
| 2024 | -17.5% | 200 |
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 12 business establishments in ZIP 47273, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,057,000.
12
Businesses
84
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 25.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 25.0% |
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 47273 vs 47232 →
ZIP 47273 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47265
North Vernon (47265)
20,911 residents
- 47283 3,386
Westport (47283)
3,386 residents
- 47232 2,839
Elizabethtown (47232)
2,839 residents
- 47273 1,849
Scipio (47273)
1,849 residents
- 47244 786
Hartsville (47244)
786 residents
- 47282 289
Vernon (47282)
289 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47273 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47273 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47244
Hartsville (47244)
$80,278 median income
- 47282
Vernon (47282)
$78,750 median income
- 47273
Scipio (47273)
$78,670 median income
- 47283
Westport (47283)
$74,028 median income
- 47232
Elizabethtown (47232)
$70,938 median income
- 47265
North Vernon (47265)
$68,191 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47273 ranks #3 of 6 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 47273, 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 (1,849 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Jennings County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47273 in?
ZIP code 47273 (Scipio) is located in Jennings County, Indiana. Jennings County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jennings-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47273?
ZIP code 47273 in Scipio, IN has a population of 1,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47273?
The median household income in ZIP 47273 is $78,670, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47273?
The median home value in ZIP 47273 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47273?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47273 is White at 98.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47273?
ZIP code 47273 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47273?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47273 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Health care and social assistance (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47273?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47273 decreased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 47273?
In ZIP code 47273, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47273?
In ZIP code 47273, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47273?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47273 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 47273's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 47273 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Scipio, IN ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.