City

Ossian, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wells County  ·  Indiana

👥6,136Population
💰$69,294Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$185,300Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,669 (39.2%)
Some College529 (12.4%)
Associates492 (11.6%)
Bachelors536 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,023 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College12.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,294 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$185,300 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$905/mo
Total Housing Units2,794
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Ossian, IN

Ossian is a city in Indiana, located in Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,136 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Ossian is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,294 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ossian is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $905 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ossian is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ossian
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46777 6,136 $69,294 $185,300 $905 0.8% 36.7% 77.2%