City

Shoals, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Martin County  ·  Indiana

👥2,828Population
💰$56,864Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$124,900Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White95.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,135 (54.9%)
Some College293 (14.2%)
Associates127 (6.1%)
Bachelors245 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree261 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad54.9%
Some College14.2%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,864 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$124,900 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$606/mo
Total Housing Units1,555
Vacant Units335

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Shoals, IN

Shoals is a city in Indiana, located in Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,828 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Shoals is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,864 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shoals is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $606 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shoals is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shoals
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47581 2,828 $56,864 $124,900 $606 0.8% 24.5% 85.4%