County

Fayette County, IN

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Indiana

👥23,765Population
💰$56,576Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$115,694Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.2%
Asian0.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma349 (2.3%)
HS Graduate5,375 (36.2%)
Some College3,241 (21.8%)
Associates1,819 (12.2%)
Bachelors1,399 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree2,680 (18%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College21.8%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,576 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$115,693 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units11,083
Vacant Units1,428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Fayette County, IN

Fayette County is located in Indiana and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,765 residents. With a median age of 43.48, it is a middle-aged county.

Fayette County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,576 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Fayette County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $115,693 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $790. Homeownership rates are high at 70.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Fayette County are primarily White (93.77%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Fayette 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 Fayette County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47331 Connersville 22,769 $56,530 $115,300 $777 4.2% 28.0%
46133 Glenwood 996 $57,629 $124,700 $1,110 2.5% 16.5%

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