City

Dunkirk, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jay County  ·  Indiana

👥2,793Population
💰$50,381Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$83,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.7%)
HS Graduate915 (48.6%)
Some College407 (21.6%)
Associates198 (10.5%)
Bachelors209 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree139 (7.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College21.6%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,381 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$83,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units1,498
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Dunkirk, IN

Dunkirk is a city in Indiana, located in Jay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,793 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Dunkirk is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,381 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dunkirk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunkirk is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunkirk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47336 2,793 $50,381 $83,600 $829 3.3% 18.5% 80.5%