City

Fairmount, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Indiana

👥4,450Population
💰$63,387Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$119,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
HS Graduate1,197 (40%)
Some College591 (19.8%)
Associates256 (8.6%)
Bachelors403 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree545 (18.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 40%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
HS Grad40.0%
Some College19.8%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,387 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$119,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units2,149
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Fairmount, IN

Fairmount is a city in Indiana, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,450 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Fairmount is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,387 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairmount is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairmount is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairmount
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46928 4,450 $63,387 $119,400 $805 4.1% 31.7% 79.8%