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Barbee, IN
Census-designated place in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
Population
1,464
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,365
ZIP codes
0
Barbee and its ZIP codes
Barbee at a glance
- Barbee is about 7.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,375, 33% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,500 (12% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,326 a month.
Local data for Barbee, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barbee, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,375
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$1,326/mo
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (547), German Americans (514), Polish Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kosciusko County. PPP loans are for Barbee.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,767
35,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$489M
FY 2026, $6,091 per person
How people get to work
Barbee, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.6%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barbee, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Barbee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North WebsterTown | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WoosterCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| PiercetonTown | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| WarsawCity | 6.9 mi | 13.5 |
| Winona LakeTown | 7 mi | 3 |
| LeesburgTown | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| SyracuseTown | 8.9 mi | 2.2 |
| LarwillTown | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CromwellTown | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MilfordTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| KimmellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WolflakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barbee, IN in?
- Barbee is in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Barbee, IN?
- About 1,464 people live in Barbee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barbee?
- Nearby places include North Webster (2.6 mi), Oswego (3.9 mi), Wooster (6 mi), Pierceton (6.7 mi), Warsaw (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023