City

Redkey, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jay County  ·  Indiana

👥2,218Population
💰$49,199Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$85,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.1% Female 57.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 5.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate622 (47%)
Some College231 (17.4%)
Associates199 (15%)
Bachelors90 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree182 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 47%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad47.0%
Some College17.4%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,199 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$85,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units900
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Redkey, IN

Redkey is a city in Indiana, located in Jay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,218 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Redkey is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,199 is below the national average. Approximately 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Redkey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Redkey is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Redkey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47373 2,218 $49,199 $85,600 $858 3.4% 20.5% 79.0%