City

Montezuma, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Parke County  ·  Indiana

👥1,262Population
💰$67,500Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$88,900Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 1.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic9.7%
Black1.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate383 (45.1%)
Some College62 (7.3%)
Associates113 (13.3%)
Bachelors129 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree158 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College7.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$88,900 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$894/mo
Total Housing Units697
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
68%
About Montezuma, IN

Montezuma is a city in Indiana, located in Parke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,262 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Montezuma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,500 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Montezuma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $894 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montezuma is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montezuma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47862 1,262 $67,500 $88,900 $894 1.7% 33.8% 80.9%