County

Jennings County, IN

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Indiana

👥26,201Population
💰$69,305Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$148,446Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma205 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,796 (41.3%)
Some College3,270 (19.9%)
Associates2,443 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,371 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree2,382 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College19.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,305 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$148,446 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units11,208
Vacant Units962

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Jennings County, IN

Jennings County is located in Indiana and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,201 residents. With a median age of 40.14, it is a middle-aged county.

Jennings County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,305 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Jennings County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $148,446 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $907. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jennings County are primarily White (93.25%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jennings County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 7 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 Jennings County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47223 Butlerville 1,190 $88,025 $189,000 3.2% 29.4%
47227 Commiskey 1,425 $87,617 $166,300 $769 3.1% 17.2%
47265 North Vernon 20,981 $65,877 $143,700 $916 4.6% 22.6%
47270 Paris Crossing 543 $80,690 $137,500 $525 0.0% 9.5%
47273 Scipio 1,838 $79,015 $173,800 $1,057 0.7% 28.0%
47282 Vernon 224 $67,188 $82,500 $688 1.6% 34.0%