County

Franklin County, IN

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Indiana

👥18,717Population
💰$77,518Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$218,019Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma126 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,878 (42.2%)
Some College1,807 (15.6%)
Associates1,233 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,220 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,306 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,518 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$218,019 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$790/mo
Total Housing Units8,193
Vacant Units670

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Franklin County, IN

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 Codes in Franklin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%