City

Chalmers, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  White County  ·  Indiana

👥707Population
💰$71,838Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$175,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.7%Other: 5.2%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.7%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.8%)
HS Graduate189 (38.3%)
Some College63 (12.8%)
Associates105 (21.3%)
Bachelors27 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree106 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,838 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units322
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Chalmers, IN

Chalmers is a city in Indiana, located in White County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 707 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Chalmers is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,838 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chalmers is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chalmers is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chalmers
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47929 707 $71,838 $175,700 $825 0.6% 26.9% 79.4%