City

Garrett, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Indiana

👥8,462Population
💰$62,212Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.4%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.7%
Asian0.8%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,059 (38.4%)
Some College926 (17.3%)
Associates836 (15.6%)
Bachelors517 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree978 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College17.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,212 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units3,756
Vacant Units290

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About Garrett, IN

Garrett is a city in Indiana, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,462 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Garrett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,212 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Garrett is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garrett is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garrett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46738 8,462 $62,212 $156,300 $855 4.0% 27.9% 84.0%