City

Bedford, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Indiana

👥27,610Population
💰$66,588Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$165,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma244 (1.3%)
HS Graduate6,194 (32.8%)
Some College3,240 (17.2%)
Associates2,618 (13.9%)
Bachelors2,417 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree4,148 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College17.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,588 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$165,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units13,112
Vacant Units788

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Bedford, IN

Bedford is a city in Indiana, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,610 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Bedford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,588 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bedford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bedford is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bedford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47421 27,610 $66,588 $165,200 $827 1.9% 34.8% 78.5%