Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 254 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,883 (40.7%) |
| Some College | 2,864 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 3,121 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,284 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,437 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,999 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,232 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $911/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,030 |
| Vacant Units | 1,026 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Putnam County is located in Indiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 34,436 residents. With a median age of 41.17, it is a middle-aged county.
Putnam County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,998 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.8% is well below the national average.
Housing in Putnam County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $194,232 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $911. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Putnam County are primarily White (90.32%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Putnam County, IN is a solidly middle-class 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46105 | Bainbridge | 1,694 | $92,946 | $224,200 | $916 | 0.6% | 31.9% |
| 46120 | Cloverdale | 6,138 | $55,192 | $166,900 | $841 | 3.4% | 26.4% |
| 46128 | Fillmore | 2,319 | $85,250 | $208,800 | $1,109 | 4.1% | 26.7% |
| 46135 | Greencastle | 19,639 | $70,847 | $200,900 | $902 | 1.5% | 32.1% |
| 46171 | Reelsville | 1,980 | $90,125 | $256,900 | — | 0.0% | 42.0% |
| 46172 | Roachdale | 2,215 | $82,656 | $123,500 | $978 | 0.4% | 27.9% |
| 46175 | Russellville | 451 | $72,143 | $160,700 | — | 0.0% | 29.0% |