City

Orleans, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  Indiana

👥5,118Population
💰$71,031Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$168,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.2%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.7%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
HS Graduate1,555 (45.9%)
Some College477 (14.1%)
Associates543 (16%)
Bachelors376 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree435 (12.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
HS Grad45.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,031 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units2,198
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Orleans, IN

Orleans is a city in Indiana, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,118 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Orleans is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,031 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Orleans is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orleans is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orleans
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47452 5,118 $71,031 $168,000 $848 3.7% 24.0% 74.4%