City

Spencer, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Owen County  ·  Indiana

👥11,395Population
💰$67,688Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$177,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma76 (1%)
HS Graduate2,802 (36.9%)
Some College1,051 (13.9%)
Associates1,111 (14.6%)
Bachelors775 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,769 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,688 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$177,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units5,045
Vacant Units403

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Spencer, IN

Spencer is a city in Indiana, located in Owen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,395 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Spencer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,688 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Spencer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spencer is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spencer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47460 11,395 $67,688 $177,600 $888 3.1% 33.5% 80.7%