City

Colfax, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  Indiana

👥1,317Population
💰$72,446Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$131,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.7%
Black0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate384 (50.3%)
Some College113 (14.8%)
Associates129 (16.9%)
Bachelors76 (10%)
Graduate Degree61 (8%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 8%Edu
HS Grad50.3%
Some College14.8%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,446 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$131,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units495
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Colfax, IN

Colfax is a city in Indiana, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,317 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Colfax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,446 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Colfax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colfax is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46035 1,317 $72,446 $131,700 $778 3.5% 18.0% 79.9%