City

Knox, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Starke County  ·  Indiana

👥11,029Population
💰$60,248Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$159,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma276 (4%)
HS Graduate2,977 (42.9%)
Some College1,336 (19.2%)
Associates830 (12%)
Bachelors615 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree908 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College19.2%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,248 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$159,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$634/mo
Total Housing Units5,614
Vacant Units1,295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Knox, IN

Knox is a city in Indiana, located in Starke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,029 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Knox is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,248 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Knox is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $634 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knox is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Knox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46534 11,029 $60,248 $159,600 $634 3.6% 21.9% 79.0%