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Fremont, IN
Town in Steuben County, Indiana.
Population
2,112
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
680
ZIP codes
0
Fremont and its ZIP codes
Fremont at a glance
- Fremont is about 3.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,304, 8% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $586 a month.
Local data for Fremont, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fremont, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,304
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$586/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (516), Irish Americans (314), Scottish Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Steuben County. PPP loans are for Fremont.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,576
16,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,084
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $7,332 per person
How people get to work
Fremont, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fremont, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
105
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fremont, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Fremont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Snow LakeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Clear LakeTown | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| AngolaCity | 6.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Jimmerson LakeCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Montgomery, MIVillage | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| MetzCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Camden, MIVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Holiday WoodsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasant LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Nettle Lake, OHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OrlandTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Reading, MICity | 13 mi | 1 |
| HamiltonTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Otter LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Wall LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Edon, OHVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fremont, IN in?
- Fremont is in Steuben County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Fremont, IN?
- About 2,112 people live in Fremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fremont?
- Nearby places include Snow Lake (4.8 mi), Clear Lake (5.3 mi), Angola (6.2 mi), Jimmerson Lake (6.4 mi), Montgomery, MI (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023