ZIP Code 47117 in Elizabeth, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Elizabeth, Indiana
City Alias:Rosewood
Counties:Harrison County[Primary]
Floyd County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:46:25 AM
Population:4,304 [See All]
Area Codes:930 / 812
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.1042, -85.9851
Land Area:82.965 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 47117 has 4,304 residents and 1,664 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 45.0 years, older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,304Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,352Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,706Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:51.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$88,648Source: Census ACS
Households:1,664Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$203,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.70Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,4264,3974,5054,4004,2944,3594,2724,3634,5314,8044,3924,5584,352
Decennial Census4,429------------------4,304------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45

Male Median Age: 45.2

Female Median Age: 44.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1361141431308789111122143156156184168156119734922
Female1161151451259293122141126144142166210149114633845
Total2522292882551791822332632693002983503783052331368767
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,03197.18%
Black:120.29%
Hispanic:*621.49%
Asian:90.22%
American Indian:80.19%
Hawaiian:10.02%
Other:250.60%
Total:4,148100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,15850.14%45.2 years
Females:2,14649.86%44.9 years
Total:4,304100%45.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,28298.39%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:40.09%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:661.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:01.52%
Total Population:4,352100%
Total Native Population:4,28698.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:661.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $88,648, which is much higher than the state median ($70,051), is up $38,577 (77.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,889. Family households earn a median of $95,153 versus $44,113 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,040). By gender, male median income is $59,473 and female is $48,668, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,805 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.8%, which is a bit lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$50,071$51,269$51,463$56,406$55,893$60,882$59,628$60,223$61,759$68,018$67,700$82,903$88,648
Median Family Income$51,500$54,984$54,707$67,550$63,929$71,654$67,500$66,080$69,931$77,358$80,016$89,338$95,153
Median NonFamily Income$33,235$27,461$32,969$35,542$31,250$38,214$34,405$32,500$36,520$36,944$37,893$37,482$44,113
Median Male Income$37,981$41,364$42,734$46,820$47,391$46,719$47,029$50,511$58,750$54,200$58,681$57,358$59,473
Median Female Income$29,128$27,884$28,140$30,114$30,542$30,916$32,273$31,975$32,955$39,021$38,148$45,510$48,668
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,07661.79%
Unemployed:351.04%
Not In Labor Force:1,24937.17%
Total:3,360100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:71334.34%
Service:43821.10%
Sales and Office:25312.19%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:31915.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:35317.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,076100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $203,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $80,400 (65.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $67,000. The median gross rent is $843, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $251 (42.40%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $724. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.50% (60.63% with a mortgage, 39.37% free-and-clear) and renters 16.50% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.91%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$123,000$117,100$107,500$109,800$116,900$120,900$119,600$126,400$136,400$140,000$150,800$199,600$203,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:11744.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:145.28%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:13450.57%
Total:265100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$592$594$641$634$626$678$705$781$1,567$873$848$823$843
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):81350.62%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):52832.88%
Renter Occupied:26516.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,606100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,60692.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1387.91%
Total Housing Units:1,744100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,48985.38%
Multi-Family Units:10.06%
Other Units:25414.56%
Total Housing Units:1,744100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 10.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.68%). College enrollment is 20.02%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:672.18%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1033.36%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,30642.54%
Some college, no degree:68822.41%
Associate's degree:2738.89%
Bachelor's degree:41613.55%
Graduate or professional degree:2177.07%
Total:3,070100%
High school or higher:2,90094.46%
Bachelor's degree or higher:63320.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,17163.87%
Public Insurance:1,53430.90%
No Insurance:2605.24%
Total:4,965100%
Has Health Insurance:4,70594.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.6%9.5%11.7%9.4%11.9%4.9%6.7%6.1%10.5%6.7%7.3%4.8%6.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:716.80%
Kindergarten:646.13%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):55052.68%
High school (grades 9-12):15014.37%
College or graduate school:20920.02%
Total:1,044100%
Early Childhood:13512.93%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):76473.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 47117 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 39 business establishments, employing about 1,086 people with an annual payroll of $49,769,000. USPS data shows 1,817 residential mailboxes and 28 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,817Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:28Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,934Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,817Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:39Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$14,495,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$49,769,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,086Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 47117 is located in Harrison County, Indiana, within the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31140) and Indiana's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,361,847 people, about 0.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 47117. It covers 82.965 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.128 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:31140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,361,847Source: Census
MSA:Louisville, KY-IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:82.965 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.128 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4486.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1820674Source: Census
Place Name:Elizabeth town; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


47118 | | 47116

Schools in ZIP Code 47117


ZIP Code 47117 is in the South Harrison Community Schools, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

South Central Elementary 6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
District: South Harrison Community Schools
South Central Jr & Sr High School 6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
District: South Harrison Community Schools
St John's Lutheran School 1507 Saint Johns Church Rd Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Joseph Catholic School 512 N Mulberry St
Corydon, IN 47112
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Family School 217 W Daisy Ln
New Albany, IN 47150
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 47117


Empire Beauty School-Dixie 5120 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Louisville 2301 S 3rd St
Louisville, KY 40292-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Simmons College Of Kentucky 1018 South 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40203-3322
Type: Post Secondary
Spalding University 901 S Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203-2188
Type: Post Secondary
Jefferson Community And Technical College 101 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202-2005
Type: Post Secondary
Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205-0671
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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