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Brownstown, IN
Town in Jackson County, Indiana.
Population
3,040
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,878
ZIP codes
0
Brownstown and its ZIP codes
Brownstown at a glance
- Brownstown is about 9.8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 178th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $62,756, 13% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,600 (33% below Indiana) and median rent is $658 a month.
Local data for Brownstown, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brownstown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,756
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$146,600
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (746), Irish Americans (330), Swedish Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Brownstown.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,968
22,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $5,483 per person
How people get to work
Brownstown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brownstown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
147
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brownstown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Brownstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValloniaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| MedoraTown | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| FreetownCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| CortlandCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| SeymourCity | 10 mi | 13.3 |
| RockfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CrothersvilleTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Little YorkTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| JonesvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AustinCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| ReddingtonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CantonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| TunneltonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HaydenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| HeltonvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownstown, IN in?
- Brownstown is in Jackson County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Brownstown, IN?
- About 3,040 people live in Brownstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownstown?
- Nearby places include Vallonia (3.5 mi), Medora (7.5 mi), Freetown (8.1 mi), Cortland (8.1 mi), Seymour (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023