City

Boston, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Indiana

👥262Population
💰$67,734Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.6% Female 61.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty33.2% ▲ 232% above avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate57 (39.9%)
Some College29 (20.3%)
Associates36 (25.2%)
Bachelors7 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree14 (9.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 25.2%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
HS Grad39.9%
Some College20.3%
Associates25.2%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.6%Renter: 49.5%Tenure
Owner50.6%
Renter49.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,734 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units100
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
79%
About Boston, IN

Boston is a city in Indiana, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 262 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Boston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,734 is near the national average. Approximately 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Boston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month.

The population of Boston is less-educated. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47324 262 $67,734 $75,000 $942 5.6% 14.7% 50.6%