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Fairland, IN

Town in Shelby County, Indiana.

Population

660

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

578

ZIP codes

0

Fairland and its ZIP codes

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Fairland at a glance

  • Fairland is about 3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $42,083 a year, 42% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,600 (14% below Indiana) and median rent is $883 a month.

Local data for Fairland, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairland, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$42,083

Poverty rate

11.4%

Median home value

$186,600

Median rent

$883/mo

Homeownership

89.4%

Bachelor's or higher

15.1%

Median age

43.5

Average commute

31.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (114), Irish Americans (82), Mexican Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Fairland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,716

18,930 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,109

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$313M

FY 2026, $6,938 per person

Shelby County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.2%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home11.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

355

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

204

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

43.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Cities near Fairland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BoggstownCensus-designated place3 mi0.4
LondonCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.4
ShelbyvilleCity4.8 mi13.7
MarionCensus-designated place5.6 mi0.3
NeedhamCensus-designated place6.9 mi0
Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.4
CarrolltonCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.1
FountaintownCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.9
MariettaCensus-designated place9.9 mi0.4
New PalestineTown11 mi2
WhitelandTown11 mi5.5
MorristownTown11 mi3.8
FranklinCity12 mi15.7
GwynnevilleCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
GreenwoodCity13 mi28.7
Blue RidgeCensus-designated place13 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairland, IN in?
Fairland is in Shelby County, Indiana.
What is the population of Fairland, IN?
About 660 people live in Fairland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairland?
Nearby places include Boggstown (3 mi), London (4.3 mi), Shelbyville (4.8 mi), Marion (5.6 mi), Needham (6.9 mi).

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