City

Lewis, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Vigo County  ·  Indiana

👥952Population
💰$49,459Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂24.7Median Age
🏠$132,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓75.0%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
29%
5–17
8%
18–24
19%
25–44
34%
45–64
2%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty43.6% ▲ 336% above avg
College Grads75.0% ▲ 94% above avg
HS Graduate46 (11.5%)
Some College40 (10%)
Associates14 (3.5%)
Bachelors272 (68%)
Graduate Degree28 (7%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.5%Some College: 10%Associates: 3.5%Bachelors: 68%Graduate: 7%Edu
HS Grad11.5%
Some College10.0%
Associates3.5%
Bachelors68.0%
Graduate7.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.7%Renter: 52.3%Tenure
Owner47.7%
Renter52.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,459 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$132,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units302

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
62%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
47%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Lewis, IN

Lewis is a city in Indiana, located in Vigo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 952 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.7 years.

Economically, Lewis is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,459 is below the national average. Approximately 43.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Lewis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,800, which is well below the national average.

The population of Lewis is highly educated. 75.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lewis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47858 952 $49,459 $132,800 0.0% 75.0% 47.7%