47138 ZIP Code — Lexington, IN

Scott County, Indiana

ZIP code 47138 is located in Lexington, Indiana, within Scott County. It covers approximately 74.79 square miles and serves a population of 5,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812/930.

About ZIP code 47138

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,913. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47138 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,038

population

74.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47138 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47138

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47138. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Acceptable
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47243 Hanover (6.1 mi) 47147 Nabb (6.3 mi) 47230 Deputy (8.7 mi) 47141 Marysville (9 mi) 47163 Otisco (10.2 mi) 47162 New Washington (11 mi) 40045 Milton (12 mi) 47102 Austin (12.9 mi) 47227 Commiskey (13.1 mi) 47126 Henryville (13.7 mi) 47270 Paris Crossing (13.9 mi) 47170 Scottsburg (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,038
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	74.79 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	38.6801
Longitude	-85.5947
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812/930

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	51.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,038

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$70,913

Median household income

$31,151

Per capita income

$166,200

Median home value

$1,193

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,037

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

136

Under 5

130

257

5–9

246

111

10–14

107

166

15–19

158

120

20–24

115

270

25–34

259

244

35–44

233

326

45–54

311

306

55–59

293

196

60–64

187

190

65–74

182

151

75–84

144

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,128	22.4%
18 and over	3,910	77.6%
65 and over	867	17.2%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,871	96%
Two or more races	108	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	0.7%
Other race	26	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.3%
Asian	14	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	51.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$70,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,200
Median rent / month	$1,193
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	46.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	67.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	9.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,029	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	170	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	443	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	284	14.7%
Households with children under 18	633	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	528	27.4%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	17.1%
Married	54.9%	54.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	5.3%
Divorced	9.8%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	3.6%
Kindergarten	240	21.8%
Elementary school	477	43.3%
High school	152	13.8%
College / grad school	193	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 17.5%

Public administration 12.0%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	479	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,772	94.7%
Spanish	26	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,012	99.5%
Born in same state	4,990	99.0%
Born in different state	3,550	70.5%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	760	15.1%
Arab	566	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	265	5.3%
English	60	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47138

What city is ZIP code 47138 in?

ZIP code 47138 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47138 in?

ZIP code 47138 falls within Jefferson County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47138 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 47138 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47138?

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 47138 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 47138 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47138?

The median home value in ZIP code 47138 is $166,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 47138 in?

ZIP code 47138 observes the EST timezone.