47273 ZIP Code, Scipio, IN
47273 is a ZIP code in Scipio, Indiana in Jennings County. It covers 32 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47232, 47236 and 47265. 1,800 people live here in 802 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $78,670, close to the Indiana median of $71,957; the median age is 48.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Scipio, IN
- County: Jennings County
- Land area: 32 sq mi
- Population: 1,800
- Median household income: $78,670
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,800 |
| Households | 802 |
| Median household income | $78,670 |
| Income per person | $34,789 |
| Median age | 48.1 |
| Homeowners | 91.6% |
| Median home value | $168,800 |
| Median rent | $1,203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Broadband internet | 88.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 21.7% |
| $75–100K | 24.4% |
| $100–150K | 20.6% |
| $150–200K | 9.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 7.9% |
| 20–24 | 1.1% |
| 25–34 | 19.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 14.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65–74 | 14.9% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 58.4% |
| Owned outright | 31.4% |
| Rented | 7.9% |
| Vacant | 2.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.7% |
Businesses in 47273
12 business establishments with 84 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47232 — Elizabethtown town, IN (3.8 mi)
- 47236 (5.3 mi)
- 47265 — North Vernon city, IN (7.5 mi)
- 47247 — Jonesville town, IN (8.2 mi)
- 47282 — Vernon town, IN (9.2 mi)
- 47244 — Hartsville town, IN (10 mi)
- 47283 — Westport town, IN (10.3 mi)
- 47203 — Columbus city, IN (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 47273
- Scipio, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jennings County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Jennings County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median home value in Jennings County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jennings County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jennings County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Jennings County
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Jennings County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47273, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47273 in?
- 47273 is a Scipio, IN mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Scipio; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47273 in?
- 47273 is in Jennings County.
- What is the population of 47273?
- About 1,800 people (±355), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,917.
- What is the median household income in 47273?
- $78,670 (±$11,068), 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 47273?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47273 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47273?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47232 (3.8 mi, Elizabethtown), 47236 (5.3 mi), 47265 (7.5 mi, North Vernon), 47247 (8.2 mi, Jonesville), 47282 (9.2 mi, Vernon) and 47244 (10 mi, Hartsville).
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