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Scott County
Underwood, IN
47177
47177 ZIP Code — Underwood, IN
Scott County, Indiana
ZIP code 47177 is located in
Underwood ,
Indiana ,
within Scott County .
It covers approximately 23.86 square miles and serves a population of
2,134 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47177
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,294. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47177 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,134
Population density
89 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
143
Geography
Land area
23.86 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
38.6078
Longitude
-85.7702
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.6%
51.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
61.0%
30.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
16.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.6%
1.4%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$85,294
Median household income
$155,000
Median home value
$1,045
Median monthly rent
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 710 33.3% 18 and over 1,424 66.7% 65 and over 254 11.9% Median age 36.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 2,054 93.7% Hispanic or Latino 59 2.7% Other race 36 1.6% Two or more races 23 1% Black or African American 21 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.6%
51.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
61.0%
30.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
16.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.6%
1.4%
4.5%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 12.0% $25k–$35k 1.6% $35k–$50k 5.1% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 19.1% $100k–$150k 29.9% $150k–$200k 8.6% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $85,294
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $155,000 Median rent / month $1,045 Owner occupied 94.8% Renter occupied 5.2% Vacant 7.2% Single-family detached 70.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.8% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.65
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 18.3% 1990–1999 28.3% 1980–1989 10.6% 1970–1979 13.0% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 5.4% 1939 or earlier 8.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 18.4% 3 bedrooms 61.2% 4 bedrooms 14.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 19.0% 2 vehicles 30.8% 3 or more 49.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.3% Electricity 63.0% Propane / LP gas 14.7% Fuel oil 2.5% Wood 3.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 398 58.0% Cohabiting couple 170 24.8% Male householder, no spouse 65 9.5% Female householder, no spouse 53 7.7% Households with children under 18 213 31.0% Households with seniors (65+) 201 29.3% Average household size 3.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.5% 18.7% Married 52.9% 58.5% Separated 14.5% 1.8% Widowed 0.0% 6.2% Divorced 6.1% 14.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 17.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 6.0% Kindergarten 14 3.7% Elementary school 185 48.4% High school 142 37.2% College / grad school 18 4.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Public administration
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.6% Service 19.9% Sales & office 9.1% Natural resources & construction 26.2% Production & transportation 23.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.0% Government 16.1% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
85.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 30.5% Supplemental Security 11.7% Cash public assistance 5.1% Food stamps / SNAP 22.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 28.1% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 27.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.3% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 16.4% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 59.4% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 209 14.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.2% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 21.1% 65 and over 19.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.4% Public insurance 51.2% No insurance 5.9% Uninsured under 19 3.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,786 83.7% 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) 2,115 99.1% Born in same state 2,115 99.1% Born in different state 1,280 60.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 19 0.9% Not a US citizen 19 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 314 14.7% French 285 13.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 148 6.9% German 24 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.1% Internet access 97.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47177
What city is ZIP code 47177 in?
ZIP code 47177 is primarily assigned to Underwood, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47177 in?
ZIP code 47177 falls within Scott County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47177 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 47177 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 47177 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 47177 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 47177 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 47177 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 47177 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 47177 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 47177 in?
ZIP code 47177 observes the EST timezone.
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