City

Mitchell, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Indiana

👥9,259Population
💰$53,182Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$141,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.9%
Asian1.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma118 (2%)
HS Graduate2,118 (36.3%)
Some College1,303 (22.3%)
Associates810 (13.9%)
Bachelors442 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,046 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College22.3%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,182 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$141,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units3,998
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Mitchell, IN

Mitchell is a city in Indiana, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,259 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Mitchell is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,182 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mitchell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mitchell is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mitchell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47446 9,259 $53,182 $141,200 $765 7.6% 25.5% 79.8%