City

Fowler, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Indiana

👥3,492Population
💰$53,563Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$129,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 2.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma70 (3.1%)
HS Graduate839 (37.5%)
Some College381 (17%)
Associates292 (13.1%)
Bachelors197 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree458 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 17%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College17.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,563 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$129,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units1,597
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
66%
About Fowler, IN

Fowler is a city in Indiana, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,492 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Fowler is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,563 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fowler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fowler is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fowler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47944 3,492 $53,563 $129,900 $883 5.0% 29.3% 79.8%