City

Patoka, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Gibson County  ·  Indiana

👥1,411Population
💰$63,456Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$124,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 14.9%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.6%
Other14.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (2%)
HS Graduate338 (37.8%)
Some College176 (19.7%)
Associates121 (13.5%)
Bachelors147 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree93 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College19.7%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,456 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$124,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units678
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Patoka, IN

Patoka is a city in Indiana, located in Gibson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,411 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Patoka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,456 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Patoka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Patoka is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Patoka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47666 1,411 $63,456 $124,200 $843 1.0% 26.9% 83.2%