City

Ashley, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Indiana

👥1,988Population
💰$62,232Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$144,100Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 5.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 6.8%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian0.6%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1%)
HS Graduate521 (41.9%)
Some College205 (16.5%)
Associates128 (10.3%)
Bachelors120 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree255 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College16.5%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,232 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$144,100 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units830
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Ashley, IN

Ashley is a city in Indiana, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,988 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Ashley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,232 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ashley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $711 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashley is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46705 1,988 $62,232 $144,100 $711 0.3% 30.2% 78.2%