Housing data for Oolitic, IN
Oolitic, IN has an estimated 1,522 residents and 715 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Lawrence County.
32.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $814 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+39.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,522 (±318)
- Housing units
- 715 (±139)
- Households that rent
- 32.5%
- Median gross rent
- $814
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +39.9%
What stands out in Oolitic
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 15.7% (±7.4 points) in Oolitic, higher than in Lawrence County (5.8%).
Households that rent: 32.5% (±9.6 points) in Oolitic, higher than in Lawrence County (19.3%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 22.2% (±14.5 points) in Oolitic, lower than in Lawrence County (47.4%).
Homes built before 1980: 89.4% (±14.6 points) in Oolitic, higher than in Lawrence County (58.2%).
Housing in Oolitic at a glance
- Median rent: $814 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $745 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 22.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 32.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $59,018 median household income
- Home values: $138,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,101 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $787 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 15.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 50.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 89.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 16.7% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 66.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.7 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +39.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 21.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 5.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,010 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 47451)
Oolitic against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Oolitic | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,522 (±318) | 45,102 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 715 (±139) | 20,545 (±46) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 32.5% (±9.6 points) | 19.3% (±1.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $814 (±$238) | $845 (±$31) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $59,018 (±$9,070) | $66,468 (±$3,421) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $138,200 (±$37,901) | $175,000 (±$10,570) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $787 (±$294) | $1,049 (±$81) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 89.4% (±14.6 points) | 58.2% (±3.8 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 80.2% (±7.9 points) | 84.1% (±2.1 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 46.9 years (±10.1) | 43.3 years (±0.4) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Oolitic covers 0.7 square miles of land, about 2,282 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Oolitic has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,088 (±192) | 1,522 (±318) | +39.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 520 (±85) | 715 (±139) | +37.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $594 (±$100) | $814 (±$238) | +37.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $94,300 (±$8,071) | $138,200 (±$37,901) | +46.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,216 (±$8,475) | $59,018 (±$9,070) | +25.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $935 (±$54) | $1,101 (±$204) | +17.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $631 (±$96) | $787 (±$294) | +24.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 35.2% (±9.3 points) | 32.5% (±9.6 points) | −2.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% (±10.3 points) | 16.7% (±13.9 points) | +7.9 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.
Crime reported to police in Lawrence County
Oolitic has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Lawrence County as a whole.
In 2024, the police departments that report for Lawrence County recorded 118 violent and 179 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Oolitic
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47451 | 60% | 1,595 | $814 | $126,400 | $60,938 |
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 Oolitic
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 3.0 mi | $828 | $152,400 | 32.8% |
| Marshall Township | 3.1 mi | $940 | $231,700 | 4.5% |
| Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) | 4.6 mi | $1,284 | $187,800 | 16.7% |
| Shawswick Township | 5.6 mi | $825 | $165,300 | 25.3% |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 7.4 mi | $728 | $193,500 | 8.2% |
| Clear Creek Township (Monroe County) | 9.9 mi | $1,181 | $256,200 | 10.5% |
| Marion Township (Lawrence County) | 10 mi | $895 | $156,700 | 21.2% |
| Spice Valley Township | 10 mi | — | $172,100 | 7.9% |
Places in Indiana most like Oolitic
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flora | $787 | $158,200 | $51,429 | 30.8% |
| Rushville | $911 | $127,300 | $53,434 | 39.1% |
| Bedford | $828 | $152,400 | $49,553 | 32.8% |
| Henry Township (Henry County) | $775 | $126,400 | $58,355 | 32.7% |
| Harrison Township (Fayette County) | $870 | $112,500 | $51,731 | 30.4% |
| Rushville Township | $912 | $143,800 | $57,639 | 36.2% |
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 Oolitic, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $768 | $784 | $1,026 | $1,222 | $1,572 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Oolitic, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,050 | $31,750 | $50,750 |
| 2 people | $21,800 | $36,250 | $58,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,800 | $65,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,300 | $72,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,950 | $78,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,800 | $95,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Lawrence County, IN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $90,600.
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 Oolitic
What is the average rent in Oolitic, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Oolitic is $814 (±$238) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How many renters are there in Oolitic?
Oolitic has an estimated 194 (±76) renting households, 32.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Oolitic?
The median household income in Oolitic is $59,018 (±$9,070) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Oolitic, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $138,200 (±$37,901) for owner-occupied homes in Oolitic (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Oolitic?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Oolitic, IN is $1,101 (±$204) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Oolitic?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Oolitic, IN is $787 (±$294) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Oolitic growing?
In Oolitic, the number of residents went from 1,088 in 2015–2019 to 1,522 in 2020–2024 (+39.9%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Oolitic?
The ZIP code that covers Oolitic is 47451.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 47451?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47451 is $814 (±$238) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oolitic town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oolitic town, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oolitic town, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oolitic town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oolitic town, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oolitic town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oolitic town, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lawrence County, IN
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lawrence 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 Oolitic town, Indiana (place:56682, in state:18).
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 .