City

South Whitley, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitley County  ·  Indiana

👥4,144Population
💰$70,030Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$158,500Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate937 (39.9%)
Some College326 (13.9%)
Associates305 (13%)
Bachelors282 (12%)
Graduate Degree493 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College13.9%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,030 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$158,500 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,569
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About South Whitley, IN

South Whitley is a city in Indiana, located in Whitley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,144 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, South Whitley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,030 is near the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Whitley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Whitley is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Whitley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46787 4,144 $70,030 $158,500 $765 4.5% 33.0% 81.8%