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Jennings County
Scipio, IN
47273
47273 ZIP Code — Scipio, IN
Jennings County, Indiana
ZIP code 47273 is located in
Scipio ,
Indiana ,
within Jennings County .
It covers approximately 31.75 square miles and serves a population of
2,054 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812/930 .
About ZIP code 47273
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 $187,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $88,333. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,054
Population density
65 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
31.75 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
39.0648
Longitude
-85.7290
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812/930
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
21.4%
39.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
56.9%
39.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
5.5%
1.9%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$88,333
Median household income
$187,200
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 485 23.6% 18 and over 1,569 76.4% 65 and over 227 11.1% Median age 37.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,038 99.2% Two or more races 16 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
21.4%
39.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
56.9%
39.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
5.5%
1.9%
4.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 1.8% $35k–$50k 9.2% $50k–$75k 19.3% $75k–$100k 29.6% $100k–$150k 25.7% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $88,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $187,200 Median rent / month $734 Owner occupied 91.1% Renter occupied 8.9% Vacant 10.4% Single-family detached 94.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.6% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 13.4% 1990–1999 25.8% 1980–1989 9.3% 1970–1979 23.0% 1960–1969 6.7% 1950–1959 1.9% 1940–1949 6.1% 1939 or earlier 9.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 10.0% 3 bedrooms 63.1% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 15.8% 2 vehicles 35.7% 3 or more 47.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 57.6% Propane / LP gas 30.1% Wood 12.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 503 65.5% Cohabiting couple 23 3.0% Male householder, no spouse 120 15.6% Female householder, no spouse 122 15.9% Households with children under 18 302 39.3% Households with seniors (65+) 162 21.1% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.0% 18.1% Married 65.4% 60.7% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 0.0% 7.2% Divorced 7.6% 13.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.2%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.1% Bachelor's or higher 28.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 0.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 145 33.0% High school 97 22.1% College / grad school 193 44.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Public administration
8.1%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Professional & management
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.3% Service 17.7% Sales & office 11.7% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 21.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.4% Government 18.1% Self-employed 1.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.4% Carpool 11.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.9% Retirement income 19.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.9% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.7% Depression 24.7% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 61.5% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 15.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 119 7.6%
Disability % Any disability 11.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.3% 65 and over 33.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.9% Public insurance 23.4% No insurance 3.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,811 88.2% 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) 2,037 99.2% Born in same state 2,010 97.9% Born in different state 1,592 77.5% Foreign born 27 1.3% Naturalized citizen 17 0.8% Not a US citizen 17 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 356 17.3% Arab 301 14.7% French 177 8.6%
Ancestry Count % German 18 0.9% English 13 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 97.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47273
What city is ZIP code 47273 in?
ZIP code 47273 is primarily assigned to Scipio, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47273 in?
ZIP code 47273 falls within Jennings County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 47273 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 47273 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47273?
The median home value in ZIP code 47273 is $187,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47273?
ZIP code 47273 has an estimated population of 2,054 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47273?
The median household income in ZIP code 47273 is $88,333, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47273 in?
ZIP code 47273 observes the EST timezone.
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