City

Brazil, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Indiana

👥18,773Population
💰$66,677Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$135,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma136 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,896 (39.4%)
Some College1,794 (14.4%)
Associates1,501 (12.1%)
Bachelors1,884 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree2,226 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College14.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,677 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$135,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units8,451
Vacant Units784

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Brazil, IN

Brazil is a city in Indiana, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,773 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Brazil is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,677 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brazil is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $866 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brazil is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brazil
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47834 18,773 $66,677 $135,900 $866 3.8% 33.1% 75.9%