47172 ZIP Code
Sellersburg, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47172 |
| City/Town: | Sellersburg |
| County: | Clark |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,705 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,075 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,522 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,097 |
| Median Home Value: | $241,500 |
| Land Area: | 24.3 sq miles
63.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3995, -85.7743 |
Population Information (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,705 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,449 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,256 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,065 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,236 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,129 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,526 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 922 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,905 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,055 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,596 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,784 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,273 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,676 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,174 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 364 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $241,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,104 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,097 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,289 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 808 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,257 | 85.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,032 | 14.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,827 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 136 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 907 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,496 | 25.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,713 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,510 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,294 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,771 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47172 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,075 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,429 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,375 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,522 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,543 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,079 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 452 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,423 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,546 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,039 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 482 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,146 | 92.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 293 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 353 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 68 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 840 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 354 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 550 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 362 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 80 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47172 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 208 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 48 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 319 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 513 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 958 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,330 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,123 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,320 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 772 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 698 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47172 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,287 | 82.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 521 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 92 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,007 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47172 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 643 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,465 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 155 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,018 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 620 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 125 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,090 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 781 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,331 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,074 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 353 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 410 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.1% | 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 (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,640 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,923 | 80.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,476 | 27.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 869 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47172 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,889 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,303 | 31.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,615 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 220 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 108 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 267 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47172 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,519 | 80.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 236 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 233 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 110 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 187 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 130 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 205 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 477 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47172 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,651 | 20.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,708 | 21.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,732 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 479 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 935 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 588 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 444 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 226 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 289 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47172 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 125 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 143 | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,583 | 19.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,716 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,965 | 24.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 565 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47172 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,073 | 55.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 151 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,863 | 39.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 118 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47172 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 145 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,921 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,270 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,953 | 26.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47172 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 171 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 207 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 498 | 8.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,272 | 20.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,299 | 36.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,570 | 25.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 240 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47172 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,494 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $450 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,104 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 | 2.38 |
Households (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,289 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,429 | 60.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,689 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 784 | 10.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,574 | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,525 | 34.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,009 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47172 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,733 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,870 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,714 | 61.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 193 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 805 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,092 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47172 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,727 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 348 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 371 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,676 | 35.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,268 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,064 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,224 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,315 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,509 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,789 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 145 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,328 | 47.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,316 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47172 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,641 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,996 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,170 | 58.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 826 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 434 | 21.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47172 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,203 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 203 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 502 | 247.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 502 | 247.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 502 | 247.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 51 | 25.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 15.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 162 | 79.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 14.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47172 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,640 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,870 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 770 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 306 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 289 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 175 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47172 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,289 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,020 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Sellersburg, IN47172