City

Matthews, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Indiana

👥493Population
💰$46,875Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$76,600Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 7.9%Other: 7.7%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic7.9%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
35%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (10.8%)
HS Graduate193 (53.6%)
Some College45 (12.5%)
Associates23 (6.4%)
Bachelors30 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree30 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 10.8%HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS10.8%
HS Grad53.6%
Some College12.5%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
55%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,875 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$76,600 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units226
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Matthews, IN

Matthews is a city in Indiana, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 493 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Matthews is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,875 is below the national average. Approximately 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Matthews is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Matthews is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Matthews
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46957 493 $46,875 $76,600 $1,049 1.2% 16.7% 70.7%