City

Montpelier, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blackford County  ·  Indiana

👥3,688Population
💰$67,308Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$112,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.7%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,035 (48.4%)
Some College421 (19.7%)
Associates223 (10.4%)
Bachelors297 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree159 (7.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College19.7%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,308 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$112,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units1,530
Vacant Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Montpelier, IN

Montpelier is a city in Indiana, located in Blackford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,688 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Montpelier is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,308 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Montpelier is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montpelier is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montpelier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47359 3,688 $67,308 $112,400 $727 0.8% 21.3% 73.2%