City

Forest, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  Indiana

👥506Population
💰$76,458Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$108,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓14.6%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
37%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads14.6% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate185 (69%)
Some College23 (8.6%)
Associates21 (7.8%)
Bachelors14 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree25 (9.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 69%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
HS Grad69.0%
Some College8.6%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,458 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$108,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units189
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
59%
About Forest, IN

Forest is a city in Indiana, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 506 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Forest is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,458 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Forest is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forest is less-educated. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.81%).

Forest, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Forest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46039 506 $76,458 $108,800 0.0% 14.6% 93.5%