City

Oaktown, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Indiana

👥1,293Population
💰$42,202Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$85,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓15.9%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
39%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.4%)
HS Graduate379 (45.3%)
Some College207 (24.7%)
Associates106 (12.7%)
Bachelors87 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree46 (5.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College24.7%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,202 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$85,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units721
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Oaktown, IN

Oaktown is a city in Indiana, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,293 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Oaktown is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,202 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oaktown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oaktown is less-educated. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oaktown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47561 1,293 $42,202 $85,600 $680 1.0% 15.9% 64.7%