City

Hamlet, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Starke County  ·  Indiana

👥1,628Population
💰$71,339Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$121,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate510 (50.3%)
Some College134 (13.2%)
Associates149 (14.7%)
Bachelors87 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree130 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad50.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,339 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$121,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units692
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Hamlet, IN

Hamlet is a city in Indiana, located in Starke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,628 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Hamlet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,339 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamlet is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamlet is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamlet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46532 1,628 $71,339 $121,900 $880 3.4% 21.4% 87.5%