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Bedford, IN

City in Lawrence County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47421.

Population

13,837

Land area

12.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,133

ZIP codes

1

Bedford and its ZIP codes

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Bedford at a glance

  • Bedford is about 5.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • It is the 66th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $49,553 a year, 31% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,400 (30% below Indiana) and median rent is $828 a month.

Local data for Bedford, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bedford, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,553

Poverty rate

16.2%

Median home value

$152,400

Median rent

$828/mo

Homeownership

67.2%

Bachelor's or higher

17.3%

Median age

41.8

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,101), Irish Americans (1,569), Mexican Americans (309).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Bedford.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,375

14,002 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,129

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$350M

FY 2026, $7,781 per person

PPP loans

$45.6M

604 loans, 5,546 jobs reported

Lawrence County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Bedford, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.7%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home6.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bedford, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

369

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

32

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 21°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bedford, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.3%

U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

18.7%

U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

ZIP codes in Bedford

1 in or overlapping Bedford. Population shown

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Cities near Bedford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OoliticTown3.4 mi0.7
East OoliticCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.4
NeedmoreCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.6
AvocaCensus-designated place6.1 mi2.1
HeltonvilleCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.3
JudahCensus-designated place8 mi1.2
MitchellCity8.3 mi3.6
LawrenceportCensus-designated place9 mi0.5
WilliamsCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.8
TunneltonCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.6
HarrodsburgCensus-designated place12 mi4.3
OrleansTown13 mi1.7
HuronCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
Smithville-SandersCensus-designated place14 mi10.7
OwensburgCensus-designated place14 mi1.8
SaltilloTown17 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bedford, IN in?
Bedford is in Lawrence County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Bedford, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bedford include 47421.
What is the population of Bedford, IN?
About 13,837 people live in Bedford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bedford?
Nearby places include Oolitic (3.4 mi), East Oolitic (3.4 mi), Needmore (5.5 mi), Avoca (6.1 mi), Heltonville (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023