ZIP Code 47170 - Scottsburg Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47170 is located in Scottsburg Indiana. Portions of 47170 are also in Little York and Vienna Township and Gibson Township and Finley Township and Monroe Township (Washington County) and Johnson Township (Scott County) and Lexington Township and Jennings Township (Scott County) and Franklin Township (Washington County). 47170 is primarily within Scott County, with some portions in Washington County. Regionally, 47170 is located in Metro Louisville.
ZIP Code 47170 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Scottsburg |
| Primary County | Scott County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 14,239 |
| Area Code(s) | 812 / 930 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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47170 Demographics
47170 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 47170 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47170 is White. The current unemployment level in 47170 is 3.6%.
| Population | 14,239 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 92 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,552 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,512 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $382,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.11% |
47170 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,069 | 97.15% |
| Black | 45 | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 154 | 1.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47170 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,284 | 95.25% |
| Black | 10 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
47170 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 564 | 6.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 826 | 10.2% |
| High School Diploma | 2,975 | 36.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 129 | 1.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,199 | 14.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,372 | 16.94% |
| Associates Degree | 636 | 7.85% |
| Masters Degree | 315 | 3.89% |
| Professional Degree | 74 | 0.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.14% |
47170 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.68664551, -85.84919739 |
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| Region | Metro Louisville |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Scottsburg, IN Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Seymour, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 155 Square Miles |
47170 Schools
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47170 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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