City

Tell City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Indiana

👥10,994Population
💰$58,641Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$137,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.8%
Asian1.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,948 (40.1%)
Some College1,200 (16.3%)
Associates923 (12.5%)
Bachelors892 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,374 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College16.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,641 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$137,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units5,197
Vacant Units283

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Tell City, IN

Tell City is a city in Indiana, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,994 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Tell City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,641 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tell City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $665 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tell City is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tell City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47586 10,994 $58,641 $137,900 $665 4.8% 30.8% 70.7%