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ZIP 47172

Pop. 21,045·Clark County·80th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,303/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$662
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 47172 · $1,303
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,636/yr
At $1,303/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyClark County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 47172 (Sellersburg, IN) is majority owner-occupied, 40% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,045
Median income
$82,503
Median age
42.6
Renters
17.1%
Age distribution
20.8%
18%
27.1%
16.6%
17.4%
Under 1820.8%
18–3418%
35–5427.1%
55–6416.6%
65+17.4%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
89.2%
White89.2%
Black0.9%
Hispanic4%
Asian1.8%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
24.6%
27.9%
40%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+40%
Housing tenure
82.9%
17.1%
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 47172 in Sellersburg, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,398 → $82,503
up 12.4%
Population
19,135 → 21,045
up 10.0%
Renter share
16.9% → 17.1%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 40%
+7.8 pts
Median age
41.1 → 42.6
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $73,398 to $82,503 across the same window, up 12.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,135 to 21,045 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.2% to 40%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 47172 covers Sellersburg, IN. The median rent here is $1,303/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($82,503/yr), ZIP 47172 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 47172?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 47172 (Sellersburg, IN) is $1,303. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 47172 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 47172's median rent of $1,303/mo is $662 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 47172 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 47172 falls in the middle range for Indiana, ranking #80 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,303/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 47172?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,303/mo in ZIP 47172. The local median household income is $82,503/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 47172?

Rent in ZIP 47172 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 47172 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 47172 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,303/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($82,503/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 47172 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 47172 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.1% of ZIP 47172 households are renters, while 82.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 47172 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 47172 compare to the rest of Sellersburg?

ZIP 47172 sits right at the Sellersburg citywide median of $1,303/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 47172 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 47172 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,303/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 47172's median household income ($82,503/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 47172 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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