City

Gas City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Indiana

👥6,469Population
💰$59,398Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$123,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.4%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic6.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.9%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
HS Graduate1,926 (44.4%)
Some College657 (15.2%)
Associates339 (7.8%)
Bachelors520 (12%)
Graduate Degree894 (20.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
HS Grad44.4%
Some College15.2%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,398 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$123,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units2,939
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Gas City, IN

Gas City is a city in Indiana, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,469 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Gas City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,398 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gas City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gas City is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gas City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46933 6,469 $59,398 $123,400 $858 6.7% 32.6% 74.2%