County

Shelby County, IN

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Indiana

👥41,594Population
💰$71,980Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$188,559Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.5%
Asian1.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma349 (1.3%)
HS Graduate10,227 (37.8%)
Some College4,440 (16.4%)
Associates3,552 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,835 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree5,627 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College16.4%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,980 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$188,559 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$978/mo
Total Housing Units18,151
Vacant Units1,405

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Shelby County, IN

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 Codes in Shelby County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%