City

Riley, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Vigo County  ·  Indiana

👥479Population
💰$72,813Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$92,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊21.4%Unemployment▲ 337% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White97.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
32%
45–64
16%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty26.7% ▲ 167% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment21.4% ▲ 337% above avg
HS Graduate82 (29.5%)
Some College59 (21.2%)
Associates52 (18.7%)
Bachelors41 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree44 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad29.5%
Some College21.2%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,813 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$92,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units191
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Riley, IN

Riley is a city in Indiana, located in Vigo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 479 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Riley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,813 is near the national average. Approximately 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Riley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riley is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47871 479 $72,813 $92,700 $921 21.4% 30.6% 70.4%