City

Van Buren, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Indiana

👥1,657Population
💰$47,321Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$105,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.4%Other: 5.5%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.4%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
39%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate355 (31%)
Some College167 (14.6%)
Associates268 (23.4%)
Bachelors215 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree137 (12%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College14.6%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,321 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$105,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units940
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Van Buren, IN

Van Buren is a city in Indiana, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,657 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Van Buren is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,321 is below the national average. Approximately 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Van Buren is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Buren is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Van Buren
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46991 1,657 $47,321 $105,100 $881 9.4% 30.7% 81.0%