47170 ZIP Code — Scottsburg, IN

Scott County, Indiana

ZIP code 47170 is located in Scottsburg, Indiana, within Scott County. It covers approximately 146.33 square miles and serves a population of 14,239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47170

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $49,181. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 47170 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,239

population

146.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scottsburg	Acceptable
Scottsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47102 Austin (6.8 mi) 47229 Crothersville (8.3 mi) 47126 Henryville (10.9 mi) 47167 Salem (12.3 mi) 47270 Paris Crossing (14.3 mi) 47230 Deputy (14.9 mi) 47138 Lexington (14.9 mi) 47281 Vallonia (15 mi) 47163 Otisco (15.1 mi) 47220 Brownstown (15.2 mi) 47165 Pekin (15.2 mi) 47143 Memphis (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,239
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	146.33 sq mi
Water area	1.97 sq mi
Latitude	38.6847
Longitude	-85.8716
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	51.0%	51.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

14,239

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$49,181

Median household income

$26,915

Per capita income

$137,500

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

63.9%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

3,903

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

345

Under 5

356

338

5–9

348

530

10–14

545

486

15–19

501

381

20–24

393

845

25–34

871

906

35–44

934

917

45–54

945

477

55–59

492

463

60–64

477

866

65–74

891

358

75–84

368

101

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,153	22.1%
18 and over	11,086	77.9%
65 and over	2,689	18.9%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,338	90.7%
Two or more races	672	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	472	3.2%
Other race	139	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.4%
Black or African American	33	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	51.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$49,181

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,500
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	63.9%
Renter occupied	36.1%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.4%
Electricity	58.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,449	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	339	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,260	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,650	29.0%
Households with children under 18	1,737	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,945	34.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	20.4%
Married	43.9%	44.4%
Separated	1.9%	1.6%
Widowed	2.2%	11.0%
Divorced	16.6%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	219	7.1%
Kindergarten	162	5.2%
Elementary school	1,415	45.7%
High school	823	26.6%
College / grad school	478	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Retail trade 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	34.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	626	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	53.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,538	95.1%
Spanish	83	0.6%
Other Indo-European	70	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,035	98.6%
Born in same state	13,998	98.3%
Born in different state	9,890	69.5%
Foreign born	37	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	204	1.4%
Not a US citizen	50	24.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,853	13%
Italian	1,497	10.5%
Arab	1,322	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	81	0.6%
Polish	26	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47170

What city is ZIP code 47170 in?

ZIP code 47170 is primarily assigned to Scottsburg, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47170 in?

ZIP code 47170 falls within Scott County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47170?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47170?

19% of residents in ZIP code 47170 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47170 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 47170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47170?

The median home value in ZIP code 47170 is $137,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 47170 in?

ZIP code 47170 observes the EST timezone.