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Fayette County, IN
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Fayette County, Indiana.
Population
23,334
Land area
215sq mi
People per sq mi
109
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Fayette County
Fayette County at a glance
- Fayette County is 43% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,321, 18% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,700 (40% below Indiana) and median rent is $791 a month.
- Its largest cities are Connersville (13,109) and Everton (610).
Local data for Fayette County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,321
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$130,700
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,394), Irish Americans (2,818), Scottish Americans (288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,094
5,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,950
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $7,152 per person
PPP loans
$21.2M
400 loans, 2,612 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fayette County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
310
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fayette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fayette County, IN?
- Connersville is the largest city or town in Fayette County, with about 13,109 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fayette County?
- Fayette County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46133, 47331.
- What is the population of Fayette County, IN?
- About 23,334 people live in Fayette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fayette County?
- Fayette County borders Wayne County, Henry County, Franklin County, Rush County, Union County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023