Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 349 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,227 (37.8%) |
| Some College | 4,440 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 3,552 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,835 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,627 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,980 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,559 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $978/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 18,151 |
| Vacant Units | 1,405 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Shelby County is located in Indiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 41,594 residents. With a median age of 40.3, it is a middle-aged county.
Shelby County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,979 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Shelby County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $188,559 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $977. Homeownership rates are high at 72.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Shelby County are primarily White (90.28%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46110 | Boggstown | 942 | $69,304 | $217,100 | — | 7.6% | 26.0% |
| 46126 | Fairland | 3,976 | $73,730 | $232,900 | $908 | 5.4% | 35.5% |
| 47234 | Flat Rock | 1,571 | $99,479 | $179,300 | — | 17.4% | 27.3% |
| 46130 | Fountaintown | 2,372 | $110,221 | $285,400 | $1,045 | 4.5% | 47.6% |
| 46144 | Gwynneville | 219 | $106,042 | $136,900 | — | 0.0% | 22.3% |
| 46161 | Morristown | 2,263 | $70,337 | $206,700 | $959 | 1.8% | 31.9% |
| 46176 | Shelbyville | 28,581 | $66,045 | $172,400 | $962 | 3.2% | 30.6% |
| 46182 | Waldron | 1,670 | $88,462 | $196,800 | $1,348 | 4.0% | 20.1% |