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Benton County, IN
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Benton County, Indiana.
Population
8,735
Land area
406sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Benton County
Benton County at a glance
- Benton County is 89% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,875, 8% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $774 a month.
- Its largest cities are Fowler (2,360), Oxford (1,113) and Boswell (794).
Local data for Benton County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,875
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$151,000
Prices +7.0% in a year
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,238), Irish Americans (1,393), Mexican Americans (446).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,342
2,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,199
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.5M
FY 2026, $6,131 per person
PPP loans
$9.4M
291 loans, 1,025 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,673
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Benton County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
264
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Benton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Benton County, IN?
- Fowler is the largest city or town in Benton County, with about 2,360 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Benton County?
- Benton County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47917, 47942, 47944, 47971, 47986.
- What is the population of Benton County, IN?
- About 8,735 people live in Benton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Benton County?
- Benton County borders Tippecanoe County, Vermilion County, IL, Jasper County, Iroquois County, IL, White County, Newton County, Warren County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023