City

Wabash, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wabash County  ·  Indiana

👥16,475Population
💰$65,500Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$141,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma157 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,224 (38.3%)
Some College1,775 (16.1%)
Associates1,333 (12.1%)
Bachelors898 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree2,653 (24%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College16.1%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,500 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$141,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units7,654
Vacant Units642

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Wabash, IN

Wabash is a city in Indiana, located in Wabash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,475 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Wabash is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,500 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wabash is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wabash is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wabash
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46992 16,475 $65,500 $141,800 $697 4.2% 32.2% 77.9%