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47970

Otterbein, IN

Total Population
2,195
Median Household Income
$64,762
Median Home Value
$158,700
Median Rent
$852

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$64,762
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$158,700
100.3% above state median
Rent
$852
100% above state median
Median Age
43.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Otterbein, IN 47970

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Otterbein, IN

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$64,762
-13.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-51,066,309
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.62 people

Total Households
838
Family Households
51.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
28.7%
#2 Industry
Education
19.9%
#3 Industry
Construction
16.9%
Total Employed Residents:687

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.8%
35 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
3 workers
Total Commuting Workers:922
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.6%
1,008 employed
Labor Force
1,043
35 unemployed
Median Age
43.3 years
Per Capita Income
$42,783
Poverty Rate
14.5%

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