The 47172 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Sellersburg in Indiana in Clark County in the United States. The current population estimate is 17,813. In this Indiana region, an estimated 27.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $35,106. The median age in the 47172 ZIP Code is 37.2 years, with 16.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $79,505.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 47172 is $79,505, while the region's mean household income is $96,811. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,106. The per capita income in ZIP Code 47172 of $35,106 is approximately 17.9% more than the per capita income in Indiana overall of $29,777. An estimated 1.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 81.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 47172 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.8% of 47172 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 47172, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.5% of 47172 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 47172 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.1%), followed by Black or African American (5.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 47172 are younger than average. The median age of 37.2 years in ZIP Code 47172 is approximately 2.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.5% of the population in 47172 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 47172 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 47172, 94.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Clark County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 47172, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 23.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Clark County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
In ZIP Code 47172, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 27.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.9% in this Clark County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.8% |
| Associate's degree | 12.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 47172 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 33.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 47172 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.3% of adults 18 and older in this Clark County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 47172 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.2% of those 18 and above in 47172 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 47172 include obesity (37.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (36.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| Current smoking | 17.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.9% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 47172 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 47172 | 10.29¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 15.33¢/kWh | 12.7¢/kWh | 8.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.88¢/kWh | 12.66¢/kWh | 7.82¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 47172 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.12 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.57 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.83 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.15 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.88 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 47172, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 47172 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Clark County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 9 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 7 |
| Credit card | 2 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 10 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 7 |
| Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account | 1 |
| Other features, terms, or problems | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
In 47172, 71.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.2 minutes. Approximately 23.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 47172 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 47172 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.4% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |