Housing data for Laughery Township, IN
Laughery Township, IN has an estimated 5,105 residents and 2,175 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Ripley County.
30.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $735 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+8.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,105 (±17)
- Housing units
- 2,175 (±134)
- Households that rent
- 30.6%
- Median gross rent
- $735
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +8.2%
What stands out in Laughery Township
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 70.1% (±20.5 points) in Laughery Township, higher than in Ripley County (44.0%).
Households that rent: 30.6% (±6.6 points) in Laughery Township, higher than in Ripley County (23.2%).
Homes built before 1980: 71.0% (±12.7 points) in Laughery Township, higher than in Ripley County (52.9%).
Average commute: 19.1 minutes (±3.7) in Laughery Township, lower than in Ripley County (26.8 minutes).
- Rent burden in Laughery Township
- Renters and owners in Laughery Township
- Age of homes in Laughery Township
- Commute and cars in Laughery Township
Housing in Laughery Township at a glance
- Median rent: $735 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $515 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 70.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 30.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $60,119 median household income
- Home values: $205,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,521 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,335 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 11.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 59.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 71.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.9% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 58.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 19.1 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +8.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 11.8% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Laughery Township against Ripley County, its state and the nation
| Laughery Township | Ripley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,105 (±17) | 29,095 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,175 (±134) | 12,461 (±27) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 30.6% (±6.6 points) | 23.2% (±2.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $735 (±$88) | $839 (±$45) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $60,119 (±$11,176) | $70,573 (±$4,366) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $205,000 (±$19,228) | $222,500 (±$9,783) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,335 (±$156) | $1,250 (±$58) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 71.0% (±12.7 points) | 52.9% (±4.0 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 19.1 minutes (±3.7) | 26.8 minutes (±2.0) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.5% (±2.9 points) | 87.9% (±1.8 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.0 years (±4.6) | 41.2 years (±0.6) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Laughery Township covers 25.8 square miles of land, about 198 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Laughery Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,720 (±33) | 5,105 (±17) | +8.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,948 (±117) | 2,175 (±134) | +11.7% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $581 (±$54) | $735 (±$88) | +26.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $159,500 (±$7,492) | $205,000 (±$19,228) | +28.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $55,929 (±$3,374) | $60,119 (±$11,176) | +7.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,208 (±$65) | $1,521 (±$73) | +25.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,047 (±$105) | $1,335 (±$156) | +27.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 29.5% (±5.2 points) | 30.6% (±6.6 points) | +1.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% (±5.7 points) | 5.9% (±9.0 points) | +2.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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 Laughery Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47006 | 24% | 12,988 | $859 | $253,500 | $72,559 |
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 Laughery Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 3.8 mi | $847 | $225,400 | 32.9% |
| Delaware Township (Ripley County) | 4.6 mi | $948 | $224,600 | 9.1% |
| Napoleon | 5.2 mi | $603 | $162,500 | 46.2% |
| New Point | 5.5 mi | $1,219 | $122,500 | 30.5% |
| Ray Township (Franklin County) | 5.6 mi | $962 | $290,200 | 13.9% |
| Saltcreek Township | 5.9 mi | $1,219 | $279,800 | 8.6% |
| Oldenburg | 6.5 mi | $681 | $276,100 | 29.2% |
| Adams Township (Ripley County) | 6.5 mi | $961 | $281,400 | 23.8% |
Places in Indiana most like Laughery Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $820 | $203,100 | $61,183 | 37.9% |
| Madison Township (Jefferson County) | $870 | $191,900 | $61,237 | 34.1% |
| Mount Vernon | $783 | $163,300 | $62,263 | 33.4% |
| Black Township | $803 | $177,100 | $71,183 | 27.9% |
| Monroe Township (Carroll County) | $791 | $173,500 | $55,056 | 25.3% |
| Washington Township (Decatur County) | $859 | $199,400 | $63,989 | 33.3% |
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 Laughery Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $788 | $805 | $1,053 | $1,363 | $1,384 |
HUD income limits for Laughery Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,250 | $32,150 | $51,350 |
| 2 people | $22,000 | $36,700 | $58,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,300 | $66,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,850 | $73,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,550 | $79,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,200 | $85,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,900 | $91,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Ripley County, IN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $91,200.
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 Laughery Township
What is the average rent in Laughery Township, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Laughery Township is $735 (±$88) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in Laughery Township rent-burdened?
70.1% of renting households in Laughery Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Laughery Township?
Laughery Township has an estimated 642 (±151) renting households, 30.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Laughery Township?
The median household income in Laughery Township is $60,119 (±$11,176) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Laughery Township, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $205,000 (±$19,228) for owner-occupied homes in Laughery Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Laughery Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Laughery Township, IN is $1,521 (±$73) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Laughery Township growing?
In Laughery Township, the number of residents went from 4,720 in 2015–2019 to 5,105 in 2020–2024 (+8.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Laughery Township?
The ZIP code that covers Laughery Township is 47006.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 47006?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47006 is $859 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Ripley County, IN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ripley 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 Laughery township, Ripley County, Indiana (county subdivision:42336, in state:18 county:137).
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.
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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 .