City

Greencastle, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Indiana

👥19,639Population
💰$70,847Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$200,900Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 6.1%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Black6.1%
Asian2.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
19%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma104 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,696 (40.1%)
Some College1,492 (12.7%)
Associates1,666 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,164 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,593 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.2%Renter: 36.8%Tenure
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,847 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$200,900 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units7,148
Vacant Units455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Greencastle, IN

Greencastle is a city in Indiana, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,639 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Greencastle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,847 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Greencastle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greencastle is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greencastle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46135 19,639 $70,847 $200,900 $902 1.5% 32.1% 63.2%