47102 ZIP Code — Austin, IN

Scott County, Indiana

ZIP code 47102 is located in Austin, Indiana, within Scott County. It covers approximately 42.07 square miles and serves a population of 6,819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47102

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $47,702. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47102 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,819

population

42.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47102 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47102

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Austin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47229 Crothersville (3.9 mi) 47170 Scottsburg (6.8 mi) 47270 Paris Crossing (7.5 mi) 47230 Deputy (9.3 mi) 47227 Commiskey (11.4 mi) 47138 Lexington (12.9 mi) 47220 Brownstown (14.3 mi) 47274 Seymour (15.5 mi) 47126 Henryville (15.6 mi) 47281 Vallonia (16.9 mi) 47163 Otisco (17.6 mi) 47147 Nabb (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,819
Population density	162 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	42.07 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.7690
Longitude	-85.8054
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	51.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,819

Population

162

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$47,702

Median household income

$24,893

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

2,457

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

202

Under 5

195

153

5–9

147

283

10–14

274

169

15–19

164

296

20–24

286

391

25–34

378

354

35–44

342

556

45–54

536

189

55–59

182

285

60–64

275

403

65–74

389

136

75–84

132

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,395	20.5%
18 and over	5,424	79.5%
65 and over	1,162	17.0%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,536	94.1%
Two or more races	249	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	129	1.9%
Other race	21	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	51.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$47,702

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.8%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.1%
Electricity	65.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,294	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	161	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	577	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	717	26.1%
Households with children under 18	722	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	822	29.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	25.1%
Married	47.4%	47.3%
Separated	3.4%	1.1%
Widowed	5.5%	10.4%
Divorced	10.7%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	7.3%
Kindergarten	47	3.7%
Elementary school	611	48.3%
High school	244	19.3%
College / grad school	271	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.0%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	37.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	302	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.3%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,422	94.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,764	99.2%
Born in same state	6,722	98.6%
Born in different state	4,601	67.5%
Foreign born	42	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	55	0.8%
Not a US citizen	29	52.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	857	12.6%
Italian	577	8.5%
French	492	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	106	1.6%
English	83	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	85.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47102

What city is ZIP code 47102 in?

ZIP code 47102 is primarily assigned to Austin, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47102 in?

ZIP code 47102 falls within Scott County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47102?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47102 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 47102 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47102?

The median home value in ZIP code 47102 is $120,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 47102?

ZIP code 47102 has an estimated population of 6,819 residents, with a density of 162 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47102 in?

ZIP code 47102 observes the EST timezone.