City

Lapel, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Indiana

👥2,857Population
💰$77,411Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$190,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.6%Other: 4%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.6%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate622 (33.3%)
Some College251 (13.4%)
Associates185 (9.9%)
Bachelors236 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree568 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,411 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,253/mo
Total Housing Units1,192
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Lapel, IN

Lapel is a city in Indiana, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,857 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Lapel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,411 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lapel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,253 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lapel is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lapel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46051 2,857 $77,411 $190,700 $1,253 3.0% 43.1% 72.7%