ZIP Code 47138 - Lexington Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47138 is located in Lexington Indiana. Portions of 47138 are also in Kent and Blocher and Lexington Township and Republican Township and Saluda Township and Johnson Township (Scott County) and Graham Township and Hanover Township (Jefferson County). 47138 is primarily within Jefferson County, with some portions in Scott County. Regionally, 47138 is located in Metro Louisville.
ZIP Code 47138 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lexington |
| Primary County | Jefferson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,038 |
| Area Code(s) | 812 / 930 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 47138 Map
47138 Demographics
47138 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47138 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47138 is White. The current unemployment level in 47138 is 3.6%.
| Population | 5,038 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 69 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,707 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,553 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $334,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.12% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.85% |
47138 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,156 | 98.12% |
| Black | 8 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47138 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 96.93% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.44% |
47138 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 370 | 13.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 329 | 11.89% |
| High School Diploma | 1,045 | 37.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 62 | 2.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 316 | 11.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 326 | 11.78% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 8.6% |
| Masters Degree | 81 | 2.93% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
47138 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.67928696, -85.59913635 |
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| Region | Metro Louisville |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Madison, IN Scottsburg, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 73 Square Miles |
47138 Schools
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47138 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55d - Pre-Wisconsinan Drift Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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