City

Poneto, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wells County  ·  Indiana

👥879Population
💰$89,886Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$184,200Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.9%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate308 (53.8%)
Some College36 (6.3%)
Associates86 (15%)
Bachelors94 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree48 (8.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.8%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
HS Grad53.8%
Some College6.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,886 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$184,200 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$531/mo
Total Housing Units325

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
72%
About Poneto, IN

Poneto is a city in Indiana, located in Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 879 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Poneto is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,886 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Poneto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $531 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poneto is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poneto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46781 879 $89,886 $184,200 $531 0.5% 24.8% 91.4%