City

Laurel, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Indiana

👥2,909Population
💰$55,956Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$114,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓15.8%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma46 (2.8%)
HS Graduate712 (44%)
Some College424 (26.2%)
Associates182 (11.2%)
Bachelors144 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree111 (6.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College26.2%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,956 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$114,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$980/mo
Total Housing Units1,171
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Laurel, IN

Laurel is a city in Indiana, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,909 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Laurel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,956 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Laurel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laurel is less-educated. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Laurel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47024 2,909 $55,956 $114,300 $980 6.2% 15.8% 78.3%