City

Elwood, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Indiana

👥11,211Population
💰$59,082Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$108,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma71 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,663 (47.3%)
Some College1,377 (17.8%)
Associates1,079 (13.9%)
Bachelors700 (9%)
Graduate Degree855 (11%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 11%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,082 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$108,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units5,284
Vacant Units597

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Elwood, IN

Elwood is a city in Indiana, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,211 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Elwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,082 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elwood is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46036 11,211 $59,082 $108,500 $841 6.6% 20.1% 71.4%