Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.4% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 338 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,672 (42.9%) |
| Some College | 2,531 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 1,734 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,173 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,776 (13.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,002 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,173 ▼ 46% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $704/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,818 |
| Vacant Units | 1,939 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Starke County is located in Indiana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,281 residents. With a median age of 40.84, it is a middle-aged county.
Starke County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,002 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Starke County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $151,173 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $703. Homeownership rates are high at 82.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Starke County are primarily White (92.12%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Starke 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46531 | Grovertown | 1,818 | $56,278 | $150,900 | — | 2.0% | 19.8% |
| 46532 | Hamlet | 1,628 | $71,339 | $121,900 | $880 | 3.4% | 21.4% |
| 46534 | Knox | 11,029 | $60,248 | $159,600 | $634 | 3.6% | 21.9% |
| 46366 | North Judson | 5,672 | $65,917 | $139,200 | $786 | 3.2% | 25.6% |
| 46968 | Ora | 136 | $92,550 | $73,100 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 46374 | San Pierre | 998 | $71,500 | $185,000 | $720 | 5.1% | 18.2% |