City

Wheatland, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Indiana

👥849Population
💰$68,409Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$140,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.9%)
HS Graduate190 (35.4%)
Some College84 (15.6%)
Associates90 (16.8%)
Bachelors141 (26.3%)
Graduate Degree22 (4.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 26.3%Graduate: 4.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College15.6%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors26.3%
Graduate4.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,409 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$140,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units370
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Wheatland, IN

Wheatland is a city in Indiana, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 849 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Wheatland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,409 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wheatland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheatland is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheatland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47597 849 $68,409 $140,000 $729 3.3% 30.4% 87.8%