County

Owen County, IN

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Indiana

👥18,707Population
💰$65,402Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$168,336Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma171 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,091 (40.7%)
Some College1,775 (14.2%)
Associates1,686 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,258 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,532 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,402 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$168,335 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units8,456
Vacant Units959

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Owen County, IN

Owen County is located in Indiana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,707 residents. With a median age of 45.47, it is a mature county.

Owen County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,402 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Owen County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $168,335 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $864. Homeownership rates are high at 79.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Owen County are primarily White (95.5%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Owen County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 6 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 Owen County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47427 Coal City 850 $77,857 $118,300 $708 5.8% 39.7%
47431 Freedom 1,401 $58,826 $135,600 $730 1.4% 25.5%
47433 Gosport 3,722 $57,224 $158,300 $841 3.0% 25.9%
47456 Quincy 1,305 $67,719 $183,800 $975 4.7% 14.9%
47460 Spencer 11,395 $67,688 $177,600 $888 3.1% 33.5%

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