City

Kentland, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Indiana

👥2,246Population
💰$63,228Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$102,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊16.5%Unemployment▲ 237% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 6.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic7.8%
Black6.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment16.5% ▲ 237% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate584 (42.2%)
Some College189 (13.7%)
Associates235 (17%)
Bachelors113 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree255 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,228 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$102,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units1,158
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
60%
About Kentland, IN

Kentland is a city in Indiana, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,246 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Kentland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,228 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kentland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kentland is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kentland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47951 2,246 $63,228 $102,400 $828 16.5% 26.6% 79.8%