City

Economy, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Indiana

👥450Population
💰$43,125Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$98,100Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate164 (58.8%)
Some College13 (4.7%)
Associates34 (12.2%)
Bachelors38 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree30 (10.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.8%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
HS Grad58.8%
Some College4.7%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,125 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$98,100 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units189
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Economy, IN

Economy is a city in Indiana, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 450 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Economy is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,125 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Economy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Economy is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Economy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47339 450 $43,125 $98,100 $850 2.4% 24.4% 81.4%