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Eaton, IN
Town in Delaware County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47338.
Population
1,630
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
437
ZIP codes
1
Eaton and its ZIP codes
Eaton at a glance
- Eaton is about 2.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,531 a year, 24% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,800 (59% below Indiana) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Eaton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eaton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,531
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (174), Irish Americans (166), Mexican Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Eaton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
44,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
How people get to work
Eaton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eaton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
323
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eaton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Eaton
1 in or overlapping Eaton. Population shown
Cities near Eaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| AlbanyTown | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MillgroveCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| GastonTown | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MatthewsTown | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DunkirkCity | 8.8 mi | 1.2 |
| MuncieCity | 8.8 mi | 27.4 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| Hartford CityCity | 9 mi | 3.9 |
| SelmaTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| RedkeyTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| UplandTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Parker CityTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| YorktownTown | 13 mi | 31.9 |
| FowlertonTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eaton, IN in?
- Eaton is in Delaware County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Eaton, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eaton include 47338.
- What is the population of Eaton, IN?
- About 1,630 people live in Eaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eaton?
- Nearby places include Royerton (4.1 mi), Albany (7.1 mi), Shamrock Lakes (7.1 mi), Millgrove (7.3 mi), Gaston (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023