City

Medora, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Indiana

👥1,909Population
💰$65,733Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$91,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓17.5%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White99.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
15%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads17.5% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.4%)
HS Graduate673 (55.4%)
Some College171 (14.1%)
Associates142 (11.7%)
Bachelors97 (8%)
Graduate Degree115 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 55.4%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad55.4%
Some College14.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,733 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$91,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units833
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Medora, IN

Medora is a city in Indiana, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,909 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Medora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,733 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Medora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Medora is less-educated. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47260 1,909 $65,733 $91,800 $939 0.9% 17.5% 87.1%