City

Butler, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Indiana

👥4,890Population
💰$67,969Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$124,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,187 (39.4%)
Some College715 (23.7%)
Associates321 (10.7%)
Bachelors373 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree393 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College23.7%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,969 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$124,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units2,075
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Butler, IN

Butler is a city in Indiana, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,890 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Butler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,969 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Butler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Butler is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Butler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46721 4,890 $67,969 $124,300 $810 1.4% 25.4% 84.3%