City

Brownstown, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Indiana

👥6,070Population
💰$69,720Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$165,700Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0%Other: 0.2%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate1,175 (29.5%)
Some College890 (22.4%)
Associates424 (10.7%)
Bachelors522 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree966 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 22.4%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad29.5%
Some College22.4%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,720 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$165,700 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units2,470
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Brownstown, IN

Brownstown is a city in Indiana, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Brownstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,720 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brownstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brownstown is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brownstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47220 6,070 $69,720 $165,700 $732 1.7% 37.4% 85.0%