City

Shirley, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Indiana

👥2,038Population
💰$72,083Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$124,400Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate463 (38.3%)
Some College290 (24%)
Associates170 (14.1%)
Bachelors120 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree159 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 24%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College24.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,083 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$124,400 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units792
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Shirley, IN

Shirley is a city in Indiana, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,038 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Shirley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,083 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Shirley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shirley is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shirley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47384 2,038 $72,083 $124,400 $720 7.6% 23.1% 91.0%