County

Tipton County, IN

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Indiana

👥14,228Population
💰$80,019Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$165,630Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (1%)
HS Graduate3,476 (35.9%)
Some College1,435 (14.8%)
Associates1,265 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,012 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,391 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College14.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,019 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$165,629 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units6,395
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Tipton County, IN

Tipton County is located in Indiana and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,228 residents. With a median age of 45.28, it is a mature county.

Tipton County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,019 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Tipton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,629 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $869. Homeownership rates are high at 81.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Tipton County are primarily White (92.95%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Tipton County, IN is a middle-income 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 Codes in Tipton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
46045 Goldsmith 156 $158,438 $276,200 0.0% 54.6%
46049 Kempton 994 $78,523 $145,400 $820 4.9% 34.5%
46068 Sharpsville 2,555 $97,202 $181,800 $868 0.9% 39.6%
46072 Tipton 8,751 $75,295 $169,900 $848 4.0% 34.5%
46076 Windfall 1,754 $72,434 $122,400 $1,009 1.3% 30.7%