City

Freetown, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Indiana

👥1,658Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.2Median Age
🏠$237,900Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊14.5%Unemployment▲ 197% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White99.5%
Black0.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
10%
45–64
43%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment14.5% ▲ 197% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (4.3%)
HS Graduate618 (51.8%)
Some College100 (8.4%)
Associates87 (7.3%)
Bachelors142 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree196 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad51.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.5%Renter: 7.5%Tenure
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$237,900 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units891
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
53%
About Freetown, IN

Freetown is a city in Indiana, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,658 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.2 years.

Economically, Freetown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Freetown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Freetown is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Freetown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47235 1,658 $71,250 $237,900 $633 14.5% 28.3% 92.5%