47117 ZIP Code, Elizabeth, IN
47117 is a ZIP code in Elizabeth, Indiana in Harrison County. It covers 83 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47160, 40258 and 40272. 4,400 people live here in 1,722 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $86,853, above the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 46.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elizabeth, IN
- County: Harrison County
- Land area: 83 sq mi
- Population: 4,400
- Median household income: $86,853
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,400 |
| Households | 1,722 |
| Median household income | $86,853 |
| Income per person | $41,640 |
| Median age | 46.2 |
| Homeowners | 85.4% |
| Median home value | $221,700 |
| Median rent | $860 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 41.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% |
| Broadband internet | 77.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 3.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.7% |
| $35–50K | 16.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 20.0% |
| $100–150K | 23.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.1% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.6% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 16.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 13.0% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.8% |
| Owned outright | 35.7% |
| Rented | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.4% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 0.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 14.5% |
Businesses in 47117
39 business establishments with 1,086 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Retail Trade: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47160 — New Middletown town, IN (5.7 mi)
- 40258 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (6 mi)
- 40272 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (6.5 mi)
- 47135 — Laconia town, IN (7.1 mi)
- 40177 — West Point city, KY (7.6 mi)
- 40216 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (8.9 mi)
- 47136 — Lanesville town, IN (8.9 mi)
- 40214 — Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY (10.6 mi)
Areas that include 47117
- Elizabeth, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Harrison County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 10: highest median household income in Harrison County
- No. 2 of 10: highest median age in Harrison County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47117, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47117 in?
- 47117 is a Elizabeth, IN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47117 in?
- 47117 is in Harrison County.
- What is the population of 47117?
- About 4,400 people (±382), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,304.
- What is the median household income in 47117?
- $86,853 (±$10,828), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47117?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47117 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47117?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47160 (5.7 mi, New Middletown), 40258 (6 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY), 40272 (6.5 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY), 47135 (7.1 mi, Laconia), 40177 (7.6 mi, West Point) and 40216 (8.9 mi, Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY).
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