Housing data for Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN
Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN has an estimated 1,333 residents and 812 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Putnam County.
32.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $862 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,333 (±313)
- Housing units
- 812 (±238)
- Households that rent
- 32.0%
- Median gross rent
- $862
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +7.6%
What stands out in Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 93.5% (±37.1 points) in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), higher than in Putnam County (50.3%).
Housing in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) at a glance
- Median rent: $862 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 93.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 32.0% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $58,594 median household income
- Home values: $232,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,122 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,163 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 56.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 38.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 56.2% heat with propane
- Commute and cars: 29.8 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +7.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 17.9% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Jefferson Township (Putnam County) against Putnam County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Putnam County) | Putnam County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,333 (±313) | 37,280 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 812 (±238) | 15,268 (±89) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 32.0% (±20.3 points) | 24.6% (±2.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $862 (±$27) | $884 (±$41) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $58,594 (±$28,842) | $78,378 (±$6,390) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $232,200 (±$59,730) | $218,900 (±$9,627) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,163 (±$202) | $1,042 (±$68) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 38.4% (±17.4 points) | 49.1% (±3.6 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 29.8 minutes (±5.8) | 27.5 minutes (±1.3) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 84.4% (±11.3 points) | 88.7% (±1.9 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 34.6 years (±13.7) | 38.4 years (±0.4) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Jefferson Township (Putnam County) covers 41.1 square miles of land, about 32 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Jefferson Township (Putnam County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,239 (±345) | 1,333 (±313) | +7.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 481 (±110) | 812 (±238) | +68.8% | Measurable increase |
| Median home value | $189,300 (±$47,702) | $232,200 (±$59,730) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $82,350 (±$46,482) | $58,594 (±$28,842) | −28.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,396 (±$159) | $1,122 (±$67) | −19.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $821 (±$162) | $1,163 (±$202) | +41.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 32.0% (±20.3 points) | +32.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46120 | 19% | 5,947 | $825 | $171,400 | $59,970 |
| 46121 | 17% | 5,271 | $1,250 | $275,700 | $89,409 |
| 46128 | 15% | 2,490 | $1,119 | $209,300 | $86,466 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township (Putnam County) | 5.0 mi | $1,217 | $223,400 | 17.7% |
| Adams Township (Morgan County) | 5.4 mi | $850 | $180,400 | 7.4% |
| Cloverdale | 5.4 mi | $743 | $136,500 | 38.9% |
| Stilesville | 6.5 mi | — | $193,300 | 6.1% |
| Warren Township (Putnam County) | 6.7 mi | — | $262,500 | 4.8% |
| Cloverdale Township | 6.7 mi | $751 | $168,000 | 24.4% |
| Fillmore | 7.0 mi | $1,125 | $110,000 | 26.5% |
| Franklin Township (Hendricks County) | 7.5 mi | $873 | $247,400 | 3.5% |
Places in Indiana most like Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Township | $933 | $214,100 | $62,765 | 24.0% |
| Jackson Township (Spencer County) | $717 | $196,200 | $48,956 | 31.7% |
| Jackson Township (Greene County) | $856 | $223,800 | $67,262 | 25.5% |
| Palmyra | $772 | $163,800 | $60,862 | 33.9% |
| Hanna Township | $863 | $227,100 | $72,734 | 21.0% |
| Pierce Township | $845 | $166,600 | $57,344 | 19.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Indiana.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Jefferson Township (Putnam County), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $790 | $905 | $1,056 | $1,462 | $1,742 |
HUD income limits for Jefferson Township (Putnam County), fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,650 | $32,750 | $52,400 |
| 2 people | $22,450 | $37,400 | $59,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,100 | $67,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,750 | $74,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,500 | $80,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,250 | $86,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,000 | $92,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,750 | $98,750 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Putnam County, IN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $93,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jefferson Township (Putnam County)
What is the average rent in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) is $862 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) rent-burdened?
93.5% of renting households in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Jefferson Township (Putnam County)?
The median household income in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) is $58,594 (±$28,842) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $232,200 (±$59,730) for owner-occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Putnam County) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Jefferson Township (Putnam County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN is $1,122 (±$67) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Jefferson Township (Putnam County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Jefferson Township (Putnam County), IN is $1,163 (±$202) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Jefferson Township (Putnam County) growing?
In Jefferson Township (Putnam County), the number of residents went from 1,239 in 2015–2019 to 1,333 in 2020–2024 (+7.6%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Jefferson Township (Putnam County)?
The ZIP codes that cover Jefferson Township (Putnam County) are 46120, 46121, 46128.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 46120?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46120 is $825 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Putnam County, IN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Putnam County, IN
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Jefferson township, Putnam County, Indiana (county subdivision:38196, in state:18 county:133).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .