City

Monroe, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Indiana

👥3,164Population
💰$78,594Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂24.5Median Age
🏠$200,500Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Asian: 2.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian2.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
29%
18–24
14%
25–44
19%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.89
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma72 (5.7%)
HS Graduate516 (41.1%)
Some College97 (7.7%)
Associates148 (11.8%)
Bachelors188 (15%)
Graduate Degree234 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,594 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$200,500 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units848
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Monroe, IN

Monroe is a city in Indiana, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,164 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.5 years.

Economically, Monroe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,594 is near the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.57%).

Monroe, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46772 3,164 $78,594 $200,500 $765 8.1% 33.6% 91.6%