Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 457 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,329 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 5,524 (17.9%) |
| Associates | 4,285 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,615 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,725 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,728 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,042 ▼ 41% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $806/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,269 |
| Vacant Units | 1,474 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lawrence County is located in Indiana and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 46,524 residents. With a median age of 43.52, it is a middle-aged county.
Lawrence County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,728 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Lawrence County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $164,042 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $805. Homeownership rates are high at 80.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lawrence County are primarily White (94.13%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lawrence County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47421 | Bedford | 27,610 | $66,588 | $165,200 | $827 | 1.9% | 34.8% |
| 47436 | Heltonville | 1,649 | $73,462 | $199,600 | — | 10.6% | 24.7% |
| 47446 | Mitchell | 9,259 | $53,182 | $141,200 | $765 | 7.6% | 25.5% |
| 47451 | Oolitic | 1,523 | $63,125 | $131,300 | $681 | 1.7% | 41.3% |
| 47462 | Springville | 4,949 | $90,205 | $190,700 | $658 | 7.4% | 41.0% |
| 47470 | Williams | 1,441 | $71,936 | $191,000 | $1,295 | 1.3% | 31.1% |