City

Austin, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Indiana

👥6,647Population
💰$47,617Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$121,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓15.8%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 2.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma129 (3%)
HS Graduate1,802 (41.4%)
Some College1,037 (23.9%)
Associates695 (16%)
Bachelors238 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree447 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 23.9%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College23.9%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,617 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$121,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units3,245
Vacant Units460

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Austin, IN

Austin is a city in Indiana, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,647 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Austin is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,617 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Austin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Austin is less-educated. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Austin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47102 6,647 $47,617 $121,100 $713 1.8% 15.8% 75.2%