City

Paragon, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Morgan County  ·  Indiana

👥2,819Population
💰$82,528Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$148,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 0.9%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate859 (51.2%)
Some College300 (17.9%)
Associates210 (12.5%)
Bachelors104 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree197 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College17.9%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,528 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$148,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units1,168
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
63%
About Paragon, IN

Paragon is a city in Indiana, located in Morgan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,819 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Paragon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,528 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Paragon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paragon is less-educated. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.44%).

Paragon, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Paragon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46166 2,819 $82,528 $148,600 $960 4.1% 17.9% 87.4%