City

Pershing, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Indiana

👥145Population
💰$39,583Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$78,600Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 4.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
17%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (19%)
HS Graduate39 (37.1%)
Some College17 (16.2%)
Associates11 (10.5%)
Bachelors8 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree10 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 19%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS19.0%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College16.2%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,583 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$78,600 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units108
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
36%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
33%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
41%
About Pershing, IN

Pershing is a city in Indiana, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 145 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Pershing is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,583 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pershing is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pershing is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pershing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47370 145 $39,583 $78,600 $960 6.4% 21.2% 87.5%