City

Rensselaer, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Indiana

👥10,097Population
💰$71,359Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$180,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Black1.3%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,391 (37.4%)
Some College1,265 (19.8%)
Associates868 (13.6%)
Bachelors636 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree1,200 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College19.8%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,359 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$180,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units4,355
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Rensselaer, IN

Rensselaer is a city in Indiana, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,097 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Rensselaer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,359 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rensselaer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rensselaer is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rensselaer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47978 10,097 $71,359 $180,900 $867 2.7% 28.7% 75.2%