City

Portland, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jay County  ·  Indiana

👥12,450Population
💰$59,215Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$116,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,094 (42.6%)
Some College973 (13.4%)
Associates1,098 (15.1%)
Bachelors764 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,251 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College13.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,215 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$116,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units5,458
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Portland, IN

Portland is a city in Indiana, located in Jay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,450 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Portland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,215 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Portland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portland is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Portland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47371 12,450 $59,215 $116,100 $746 3.4% 27.8% 75.8%