County

Scott County, IN

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Indiana

👥26,572Population
💰$57,966Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$147,403Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma306 (1.8%)
HS Graduate6,684 (39.9%)
Some College3,388 (20.2%)
Associates2,255 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,994 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree2,127 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College20.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,966 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$147,403 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units11,635
Vacant Units1,154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Scott County, IN

Scott County is located in Indiana and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,572 residents. With a median age of 42.36, it is a middle-aged county.

Scott County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,966 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Scott County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,403 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $871. Homeownership rates are high at 73.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Scott County are primarily White (93.76%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Scott County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Scott County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47102 Austin 6,647 $47,617 $121,100 $713 1.8% 15.8%
47138 Lexington 4,646 $73,777 $181,100 $1,234 3.1% 30.5%
47170 Scottsburg 15,279 $57,661 $148,600 $831 4.3% 26.8%