City

Charlestown, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  Indiana

👥17,899Population
💰$93,418Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$261,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 2.8%Asian: 1%Other: 4.4%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.8%
Asian1.0%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma145 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,283 (29.7%)
Some College1,372 (12.4%)
Associates1,673 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,297 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree3,292 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,418 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$261,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units7,011
Vacant Units397

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Charlestown, IN

Charlestown is a city in Indiana, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,899 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Charlestown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,418 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Charlestown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charlestown is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charlestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47111 17,899 $93,418 $261,700 $906 2.6% 41.5% 85.3%