City

Fairland, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Indiana

👥3,976Population
💰$73,730Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$232,900Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate927 (35.7%)
Some College302 (11.6%)
Associates440 (16.9%)
Bachelors335 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree588 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College11.6%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,730 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$232,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units1,848
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Fairland, IN

Fairland is a city in Indiana, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,976 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Fairland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,730 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fairland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairland is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46126 3,976 $73,730 $232,900 $908 5.4% 35.5% 84.7%