County

Switzerland County, IN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Indiana

👥8,348Population
💰$64,980Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$166,846Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.6%
Asian1.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma212 (4.1%)
HS Graduate2,310 (44.9%)
Some College996 (19.3%)
Associates629 (12.2%)
Bachelors477 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree526 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,980 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$166,846 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units3,829
Vacant Units500

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Switzerland County, IN

Switzerland County is located in Indiana and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,348 residents. With a median age of 43.24, it is a middle-aged county.

Switzerland County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,979 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Switzerland County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $166,846 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $714. Homeownership rates are high at 78.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Switzerland County are primarily White (94.05%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Switzerland County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 5 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 Switzerland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
47011 Bennington 1,533 $74,766 $212,800 — 0.1% 18.1%
47020 Florence 1,164 $66,047 $118,100 — 0.0% 14.0%
47038 Patriot 800 $47,941 $122,100 $707 12.5% 16.6%
47043 Vevay 4,851 $64,441 $171,400 $716 6.3% 22.0%

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