City

Oolitic, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Indiana

👥1,523Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$131,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White86.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.1%)
HS Graduate254 (24.5%)
Some College168 (16.2%)
Associates175 (16.9%)
Bachelors136 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree291 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College16.2%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$131,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units720
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Oolitic, IN

Oolitic is a city in Indiana, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,523 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Oolitic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oolitic is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oolitic is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oolitic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47451 1,523 $63,125 $131,300 $681 1.7% 41.3% 68.1%