47274 ZIP Code — Seymour, IN
Jackson County, Indiana
ZIP code 47274 is located in Seymour, Indiana, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 214.75 square miles and serves a population of 33,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.
About ZIP code 47274
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 $171,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $66,520.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% 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.
33,170
population
214.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47274 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47274
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seymour | Acceptable |
| Seymour | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47220 Brownstown (8.6 mi)
47235 Freetown (9.8 mi)
47229 Crothersville (11.9 mi)
47232 Elizabethtown (14.1 mi)
47273 Scipio (14.1 mi)
47270 Paris Crossing (14.5 mi)
47281 Vallonia (14.9 mi)
47102 Austin (15.5 mi)
47260 Medora (15.6 mi)
47201 Columbus (16.4 mi)
47264 Norman (17.2 mi)
47236 Grammer (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,170 |
| Population density | 154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 214.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9610 |
| Longitude | -85.9559 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 812 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.5% | 45.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 33.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 18.4% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
33,170
Population
154
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$66,520
Median household income
$32,291
Per capita income
$171,200
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
67.7%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
9,750
Housing units
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,118
Under 5
1,149
1,177
5–9
1,209
1,068
10–14
1,097
893
15–19
917
954
20–24
981
2,401
25–34
2,467
2,091
35–44
2,149
2,066
45–54
2,123
1,131
55–59
1,162
1,018
60–64
1,046
1,363
65–74
1,400
715
75–84
734
365
85+
376
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,065 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 25,105 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,953 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Two or more races
7.2%
Other race
4%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,626 | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,045 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,617 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 1,446 | 4% |
| Asian | 822 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 470 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 159 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.5% | 45.5% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 33.2% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 18.4% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $66,520 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.0%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
25.2%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,200 |
| Median rent / month | $917 |
| Owner occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter occupied | 32.3% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 70.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 27.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.9% |
| Electricity | 59.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,258 | 49.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,099 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,150 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,062 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,207 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,604 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.5% | 25.2% |
| Married | 52.6% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
40.8%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 408 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 285 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,694 | 51.9% |
| High school | 1,828 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 906 | 12.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
34.4%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Retail trade
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Professional & management
5.6%
Construction
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Other services
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Public administration
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.3% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 29.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.7% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
29.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,701 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.3% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,903 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 1,778 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,213 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 200 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 332 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,739 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 30,376 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 23,959 | 72.2% |
| Foreign born | 363 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,431 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 255 | 10.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,026 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 3,761 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 2,569 | 7.7% |
| English | 557 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 184 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.1% |
| German | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47274
What city is ZIP code 47274 in?
ZIP code 47274 is primarily assigned to Seymour, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47274 in?
ZIP code 47274 falls within Jackson County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47274?
The median home value in ZIP code 47274 is $171,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 47274?
ZIP code 47274 has an estimated population of 33,170 residents, with a density of 154 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47274?
The median household income in ZIP code 47274 is $66,520, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47274 in?
ZIP code 47274 observes the EST timezone.