City

Rome City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Noble County  ·  Indiana

👥1,999Population
💰$71,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$190,000Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.9%)
HS Graduate589 (42.2%)
Some College190 (13.6%)
Associates211 (15.1%)
Bachelors113 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree281 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,000 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units1,333
Vacant Units483

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Rome City, IN

Rome City is a city in Indiana, located in Noble County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,999 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Rome City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,500 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rome City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rome City is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rome City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46784 1,999 $71,500 $190,000 $839 3.0% 28.2% 88.5%