47170 ZIP Code
Scottsburg, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47170 |
| City/Town: | Scottsburg |
| County: | Scott |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,239 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,181 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,677 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,960 |
| Median Home Value: | $137,500 |
| Land Area: | 146.3 sq miles
379.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6852, -85.8441 |
Population Information (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,239 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,016 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,223 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 701 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 686 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,075 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 987 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 774 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,716 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,840 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,862 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 969 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 940 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,757 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 726 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 206 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $137,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $854 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,960 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,698 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 262 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,641 | 63.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,057 | 36.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,016 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 551 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,376 | 13.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,143 | 41.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,732 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 905 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 938 | 9.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 371 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47170 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,181 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,732 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,143 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,677 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,312 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,910 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 402 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,172 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,939 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 677 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 294 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,338 | 93.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 33 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 139 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 672 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 472 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 429 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 331 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47170 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 235 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 411 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 700 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 782 | 13.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 795 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 990 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 621 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 642 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 377 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 145 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47170 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,728 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 414 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 150 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 239 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47170 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 385 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,636 | 27.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 116 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 859 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 411 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 233 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 312 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,281 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 197 | 3.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 233 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 197 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,002 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,000 | 56.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,878 | 48.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 865 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47170 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,080 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,273 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,697 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 261 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 217 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 599 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47170 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,803 | 63.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 104 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 227 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 311 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 151 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 124 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 199 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,041 | 17.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47170 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 484 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 864 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,133 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 926 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 743 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 633 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 352 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 217 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 576 | 9.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47170 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 86 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 692 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,639 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,828 | 47.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 613 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 102 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47170 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,790 | 31.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 358 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,336 | 58.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 82 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 103 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47170 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 304 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,130 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,754 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,510 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47170 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 305 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 790 | 21.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 955 | 26.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 710 | 19.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 474 | 13.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 273 | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 128 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47170 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,196 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $503 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $854 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,698 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,449 | 43.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 840 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,260 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,650 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,737 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,945 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47170 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,742 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,035 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,518 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 125 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 956 | 16.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,234 | 21.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47170 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,097 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 219 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 162 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,415 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 823 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 478 | 15.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,086 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 626 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,867 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,740 | 27.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 302 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,119 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,319 | 35.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47170 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,368 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,638 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 730 | 44.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 889 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 106 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,035 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 37 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 204 | 551.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 204 | 551.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 204 | 551.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 183 | 494.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47170 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,538 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,151 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 387 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 236 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 88 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47170 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,698 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,071 | 89.0% | 89.4% |
Scottsburg, IN47170