City

Brookston, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Indiana

👥3,550Population
💰$77,266Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$180,200Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate828 (33.4%)
Some College404 (16.3%)
Associates381 (15.4%)
Bachelors306 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree554 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,266 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$180,200 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units1,594
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Brookston, IN

Brookston is a city in Indiana, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,550 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Brookston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,266 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brookston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookston is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

Brookston, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Brookston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47923 3,550 $77,266 $180,200 $858 2.8% 34.7% 84.9%