Blackford County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
12,091
population (2021)
-5.3%
pop change since 2010
18009
FIPS code
Blackford County ZIP code map
About Blackford County
Blackford County is located in Indiana and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,091 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.3% from 12,766 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Blackford County is 18009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,091 |
| 2010 population | 12,766 |
| Change | -5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Blackford County
ZIP codes for Blackford County, IN (2)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47348 | Hartford City | Blackford | View map |
| 47359 | Montpelier | Blackford | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,544
Population
42.4
Median age
$52,945
Median household income
$29,473
Per capita income
$94,800
Median home value
$716
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
4,712
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
328
Under 5
326
366
5–9
365
475
10–14
472
428
15–19
426
348
20–24
347
643
25–34
639
703
35–44
700
820
45–54
816
551
55–59
549
355
60–64
354
727
65–74
723
434
75–84
432
109
85+
108
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,895 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 9,649 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,533 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Black or African American
1%
Other race
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,942 | 94.3% |
| Two or more races | 428 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 1% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $52,945 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.1%
$50k–$100k
35.2%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
19.9%
$200k–$300k
9.7%
$300k–$500k
3.3%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,800 |
| Median rent / month | $716 |
| Owner occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 16.1% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 30.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.7% |
| Electricity | 42.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,615 | 53.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 257 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 887 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,325 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,421 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,781 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 23.4% |
| Married | 53.6% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
50.9%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
8.2%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 180 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 133 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,437 | 51.8% |
| High school | 624 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 415 | 14.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.3%
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Retail trade
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
6.7%
Other services
5.9%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 23.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
38.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.9% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 675 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 17.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,890 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 26 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,467 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 12,451 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 10,344 | 81.8% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 77 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 4.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,045 | 16.3% |
| French | 1,529 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 1,076 | 8.6% |
| Irish | 116 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 81 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 78 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Explore more Indiana ZIP codes