City

French Lick, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  Indiana

👥4,721Population
💰$64,162Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$101,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 2%Black: 5.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Black5.9%
Asian0.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,128 (39.6%)
Some College482 (16.9%)
Associates415 (14.6%)
Bachelors284 (10%)
Graduate Degree516 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College16.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,162 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$101,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units2,213
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About French Lick, IN

French Lick is a city in Indiana, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,721 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, French Lick is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,162 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in French Lick is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of French Lick is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in French Lick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47432 4,721 $64,162 $101,900 $784 1.3% 28.1% 83.2%