City

Thorntown, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Indiana

👥3,229Population
💰$81,755Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$227,600Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate650 (29%)
Some College394 (17.6%)
Associates305 (13.6%)
Bachelors258 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree618 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College17.6%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,755 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$227,600 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units1,373
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Thorntown, IN

Thorntown is a city in Indiana, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,229 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Thorntown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,755 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Thorntown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thorntown is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.46%).

Thorntown, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Thorntown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46071 3,229 $81,755 $227,600 $925 4.7% 39.1% 84.8%