City

Fountain City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Indiana

👥2,513Population
💰$82,361Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$159,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate485 (36.1%)
Some College155 (11.5%)
Associates70 (5.2%)
Bachelors148 (11%)
Graduate Degree476 (35.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College11.5%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
38%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,361 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$159,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$671/mo
Total Housing Units1,000
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Fountain City, IN

Fountain City is a city in Indiana, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,513 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Fountain City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,361 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $671 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain City is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fountain City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47341 2,513 $82,361 $159,200 $671 2.9% 46.4% 81.4%

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