County

Blackford County, IN

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Indiana

👥12,674Population
💰$50,923Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$102,403Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,794 (47.9%)
Some College1,394 (17.6%)
Associates920 (11.6%)
Bachelors690 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,081 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.9%
Some College17.6%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,923 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$102,402 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units6,071
Vacant Units832

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Blackford County, IN

Blackford County is located in Indiana and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,674 residents. With a median age of 42.95, it is a middle-aged county.

Blackford County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,922 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Blackford County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $102,402 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $655. Homeownership rates are high at 73.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Blackford County are primarily White (94.21%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Blackford County, IN is a working-class area in Indiana. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Blackford County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47348 Hartford City 8,986 $44,198 $98,300 $626 7.3% 22.7%
47359 Montpelier 3,688 $67,308 $112,400 $727 0.8% 21.3%

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