City

Bluffton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wells County  ·  Indiana

👥15,257Population
💰$63,468Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$164,500Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,966 (41.9%)
Some College1,208 (12.8%)
Associates1,249 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,221 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,810 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College12.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,468 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$164,500 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units6,581
Vacant Units437

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Bluffton, IN

Bluffton is a city in Indiana, located in Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,257 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Bluffton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,468 is below the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bluffton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bluffton is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bluffton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46714 15,257 $63,468 $164,500 $817 2.8% 32.0% 71.0%