County

Brown County, IN

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Indiana

👥14,264Population
💰$68,253Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$241,969Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.9%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.0%
Asian0.7%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,608 (35.9%)
Some College1,468 (14.6%)
Associates1,373 (13.6%)
Bachelors1,308 (13%)
Graduate Degree2,271 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College14.6%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,253 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$241,968 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$966/mo
Total Housing Units6,877
Vacant Units1,067

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Brown County, IN

Brown County is located in Indiana and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,264 residents. With a median age of 47.33, it is a mature county.

Brown County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,252 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Brown County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $241,968 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $965. Homeownership rates are high at 83.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Brown County are primarily White (93.86%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Brown County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 3 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 Brown County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
46160 Morgantown 6,416 $72,003 $237,600 $886 5.0% 27.1%
47448 Nashville 7,719 $65,136 $245,600 $1,032 4.6% 42.6%