Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 126 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,878 (42.2%) |
| Some College | 1,807 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 1,233 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,220 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,306 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,518 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,019 ▼ 22% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $790/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,193 |
| Vacant Units | 670 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Franklin County is located in Indiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,717 residents. With a median age of 40.82, it is a middle-aged county.
Franklin County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,517 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Franklin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $218,019 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $789. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Franklin County are primarily White (95.39%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Franklin County, IN is a middle-income area in Indiana. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47010 | Bath | 154 | $105,417 | $235,600 | — | 0.0% | 23.3% |
| 47012 | Brookville | 10,891 | $86,369 | $242,100 | $742 | 1.8% | 34.2% |
| 47016 | Cedar Grove | 683 | $66,533 | $222,700 | $738 | 2.1% | 20.5% |
| 47024 | Laurel | 2,909 | $55,956 | $114,300 | $980 | 6.2% | 15.8% |
| 47030 | Metamora | 1,574 | $58,264 | $158,000 | — | 18.4% | 13.9% |
| 47035 | New Trenton | 266 | $36,489 | $153,400 | — | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| 47036 | Oldenburg | 1,202 | $85,000 | $392,900 | $838 | 7.6% | 49.2% |
| 47003 | West College Corner | 1,038 | $79,205 | $155,400 | $735 | 6.8% | 39.7% |