City

Fort Branch, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Gibson County  ·  Indiana

👥4,453Population
💰$68,068Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$193,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0%Other: 3.3%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate992 (32.9%)
Some College291 (9.7%)
Associates501 (16.6%)
Bachelors355 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree876 (29.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College9.7%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,068 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$193,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units2,147
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Fort Branch, IN

Fort Branch is a city in Indiana, located in Gibson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,453 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Fort Branch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,068 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Branch is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Branch is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47648 4,453 $68,068 $193,300 $906 1.8% 40.8% 78.7%