City

Harlan, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Indiana

👥2,191Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$186,600Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (1%)
HS Graduate469 (35.1%)
Some College277 (20.7%)
Associates132 (9.9%)
Bachelors115 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree328 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College20.7%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$186,600 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units904
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Harlan, IN

Harlan is a city in Indiana, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,191 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Harlan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Harlan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $962 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harlan is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harlan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46743 2,191 $71,875 $186,600 $962 6.2% 33.2% 82.0%