City

Waldron, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Indiana

👥1,670Population
💰$88,462Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$196,800Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White98.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
41%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.8%)
HS Graduate513 (40.8%)
Some College282 (22.4%)
Associates186 (14.8%)
Bachelors51 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree202 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 22.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College22.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,462 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$196,800 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,348/mo
Total Housing Units663
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Waldron, IN

Waldron is a city in Indiana, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,670 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Waldron is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,462 is above the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waldron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,348 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waldron is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waldron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46182 1,670 $88,462 $196,800 $1,348 4.0% 20.1% 94.4%