City

Decatur, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Indiana

👥19,246Population
💰$63,804Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.2%)
HS Graduate5,654 (45.1%)
Some College1,589 (12.7%)
Associates1,654 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,642 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,982 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College12.7%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,804 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units8,307
Vacant Units635

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Decatur, IN

Decatur is a city in Indiana, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,246 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Decatur is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,804 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Decatur is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $818 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decatur is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Decatur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46733 19,246 $63,804 $162,500 $818 2.3% 28.9% 82.1%