City

West Baden Springs, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  Indiana

👥1,578Population
💰$60,147Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$164,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.6%)
HS Graduate383 (38.3%)
Some College168 (16.8%)
Associates85 (8.5%)
Bachelors134 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree205 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College16.8%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,147 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$164,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units827
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About West Baden Springs, IN

West Baden Springs is a city in Indiana, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,578 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, West Baden Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,147 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Baden Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $787 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Baden Springs is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.36%).

West Baden Springs, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in West Baden Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47469 1,578 $60,147 $164,300 $787 1.6% 33.9% 78.0%