County

Martin County, IN

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Indiana

👥11,756Population
💰$70,166Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$179,178Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,876 (41%)
Some College1,056 (15.1%)
Associates894 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,068 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree1,076 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College15.1%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,166 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$179,178 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units5,145
Vacant Units637

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Martin County, IN

Martin County is located in Indiana and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,756 residents. With a median age of 41.13, it is a middle-aged county.

Martin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,165 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Martin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $179,178 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $669. Homeownership rates are high at 79.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Martin County are primarily White (95.2%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Martin 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 Martin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47553 Loogootee 8,613 $74,533 $197,000 $688 2.0% 33.6%
47581 Shoals 2,828 $56,864 $124,900 $606 0.8% 24.5%