ZIP Code 47170 — Scottsburg, IN
47170 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Scottsburg, Indiana, in Scott County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 47170 at a glance
| ZIP code | 47170 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Scottsburg |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Scott FIPS 18143 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Population | 15,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.687340, -85.846670 |
How ZIP+4 works in 47170
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 47170. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 47170 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 47170.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 47102 | Austin, IN | 5.6 mi |
| 47177 | Underwood, IN | 7 mi |
| 47229 | Crothersville, IN | 8 mi |
| 47126 | Henryville, IN | 10.2 mi |
| 47270 | Paris Crossing, IN | 12.6 mi |
| 47138 | Lexington, IN | 13.4 mi |
| 47163 | Otisco, IN | 13.5 mi |
| 47230 | Deputy, IN | 13.8 mi |
| 47167 | Salem, IN | 14.2 mi |
| 47165 | Pekin, IN | 15.4 mi |
| 47281 | Vallonia, IN | 15.4 mi |
| 47143 | Memphis, IN | 15.6 mi |
Questions about 47170
What is the ZIP+4 code for 47170?
47170 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 47170, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 47170?
47170 is assigned to Scottsburg, Indiana, in Scott County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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