City

Dale, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Spencer County  ·  Indiana

👥3,518Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$121,500Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 11.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic11.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (2.1%)
HS Graduate852 (39.9%)
Some College223 (10.4%)
Associates293 (13.7%)
Bachelors225 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree497 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College10.4%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$121,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units1,440
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Dale, IN

Dale is a city in Indiana, located in Spencer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,518 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Dale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dale is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.04%).

Dale, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Dale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47523 3,518 $65,000 $121,500 $781 1.1% 33.8% 80.2%