City

Scottsburg, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Indiana

👥15,279Population
💰$57,661Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$148,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma172 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,893 (41.2%)
Some College1,660 (17.6%)
Associates1,182 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,226 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,306 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,661 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$148,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units6,313
Vacant Units321

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Scottsburg, IN

Scottsburg is a city in Indiana, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,279 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Scottsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,661 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Scottsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scottsburg is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.27%).

Scottsburg, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Scottsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47170 15,279 $57,661 $148,600 $831 4.3% 26.8% 68.4%