City

Otterbein, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Indiana

👥2,634Population
💰$72,468Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$162,700Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.5%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate450 (28.5%)
Some College197 (12.5%)
Associates297 (18.8%)
Bachelors194 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree431 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College12.5%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,468 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$162,700 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$901/mo
Total Housing Units1,005
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Otterbein, IN

Otterbein is a city in Indiana, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,634 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Otterbein is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,468 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Otterbein is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $901 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Otterbein is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Otterbein
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47970 2,634 $72,468 $162,700 $901 3.3% 39.6% 77.3%