Jay County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
20,248
population (2021)
-4.7%
pop change since 2010
18075
FIPS code
Jay County ZIP code map
About Jay County
Jay County is located in Indiana and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,248 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.7% from 21,253 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jay County is 18075.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,248 |
| 2010 population | 21,253 |
| Change | -4.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18075 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jay County
ZIP codes for Jay County, IN (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47326 | Bryant | Jay | View map |
| 47336 | Dunkirk | Jay | View map |
| 47369 | Pennville | Jay | View map |
| 47371 | Portland | Jay | View map |
| 47373 | Redkey | Jay | View map |
| 47381 | Salamonia | Jay | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,929
Population
39.9
Median age
$53,245
Median household income
$27,783
Per capita income
$90,433
Median home value
$790
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
7,303
Housing units
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
730
Under 5
765
671
5–9
702
758
10–14
794
634
15–19
663
598
20–24
626
1,134
25–34
1,188
1,135
35–44
1,189
1,297
45–54
1,358
720
55–59
753
639
60–64
669
1,068
65–74
1,118
566
75–84
593
274
85+
287
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,278 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 15,651 | 73.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,906 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,896 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 715 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 560 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 148 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
13.2%
$35k–$50k
17.6%
$50k–$75k
23.7%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $53,245 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.8%
$50k–$100k
36.2%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
6.0%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,433 |
| Median rent / month | $790 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 87.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 27.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.3% |
| Electricity | 30.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 9.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,636 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 867 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,826 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,998 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,476 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,719 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 26.9% |
| Married | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
52.6%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
7.0%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 287 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 263 | 8.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,355 | 45.4% |
| High school | 1,148 | 31.3% |
| College / grad school | 509 | 10.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.6%
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Retail trade
10.8%
Construction
8.3%
Professional & management
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Other services
2.5%
Public administration
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.7% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.9% |
| Production & transportation | 30.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 8.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 15.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
19.6%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,111 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.4% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,434 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 155 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 36 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 33 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,721 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 20,611 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,819 | 79.5% |
| Foreign born | 110 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 208 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 114 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,038 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 2,020 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 1,589 | 7.6% |
| English | 449 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 64 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 45 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 87.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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