City

Shelbyville, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Indiana

👥28,581Population
💰$66,045Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$172,400Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic7.3%
Black1.8%
Asian1.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma269 (1.5%)
HS Graduate7,035 (38.3%)
Some College3,011 (16.4%)
Associates2,442 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,933 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree3,690 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College16.4%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,045 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$172,400 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units12,724
Vacant Units1,166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Shelbyville, IN

Shelbyville is a city in Indiana, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,581 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Shelbyville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,045 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shelbyville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $962 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelbyville is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelbyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46176 28,581 $66,045 $172,400 $962 3.2% 30.6% 66.3%