City

Walkerton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Joseph County  ·  Indiana

👥7,414Population
💰$73,950Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,932 (39.1%)
Some College796 (16.1%)
Associates701 (14.2%)
Bachelors513 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree941 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College16.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,950 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units3,952
Vacant Units861

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Walkerton, IN

Walkerton is a city in Indiana, located in St. Joseph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,414 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Walkerton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,950 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Walkerton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walkerton is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walkerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46574 7,414 $73,950 $167,000 $839 4.0% 29.4% 86.6%