City

Pennville, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jay County  ·  Indiana

👥1,216Population
💰$33,510Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$161,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓12.3%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 9.5%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian0.8%
Other9.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads12.3% ▼ 68% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.1%)
HS Graduate529 (65.5%)
Some College96 (11.9%)
Associates75 (9.3%)
Bachelors49 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree50 (6.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 65.5%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 6.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad65.5%
Some College11.9%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate6.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,510 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$161,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units630
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Pennville, IN

Pennville is a city in Indiana, located in Jay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,216 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Pennville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,510 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pennville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pennville is less-educated. 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pennville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47369 1,216 $33,510 $161,800 $675 2.3% 12.3% 80.3%