City

Howe, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  LaGrange County  ·  Indiana

👥4,474Population
💰$78,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$157,000Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic7.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate624 (29%)
Some College542 (25.2%)
Associates518 (24%)
Bachelors92 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree376 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 25.2%Associates: 24%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College25.2%
Associates24.0%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$157,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units1,602
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Howe, IN

Howe is a city in Indiana, located in LaGrange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,474 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Howe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,250 is near the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Howe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howe is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.09%).

Howe, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Howe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46746 4,474 $78,250 $157,000 $832 5.7% 21.7% 73.4%