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Corydon, IN
Town in Harrison County, Indiana.
Population
3,157
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,911
ZIP codes
0
Corydon and its ZIP codes
Corydon at a glance
- Corydon is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 174th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $56,513, 21% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,600 (34% below Indiana) and median rent is $959 a month.
Local data for Corydon, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Corydon, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,513
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (503), Irish Americans (158), Scottish Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Corydon.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,708
10,113 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,148
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,884 per person
How people get to work
Corydon, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled17.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Corydon, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
429
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Corydon, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Corydon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New MiddletownTown | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| CrandallTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| New SalisburyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2 |
| RamseyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| LanesvilleTown | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DepauwCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ElizabethTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| New AmsterdamTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MilltownTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| LeavenworthTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| LaconiaTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| GreenvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| PalmyraTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MauckportTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| GalenaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Corydon, IN in?
- Corydon is in Harrison County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Corydon, IN?
- About 3,157 people live in Corydon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Corydon?
- Nearby places include New Middletown (5.3 mi), Crandall (5.9 mi), New Salisbury (6.7 mi), Ramsey (7.5 mi), Lanesville (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023