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Fulton County, IN
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Fulton County, Indiana.
Population
20,312
Land area
368sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Fulton County
Fulton County at a glance
- Fulton County is 71% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,360, 15% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (28% below Indiana) and median rent is $839 a month.
- Its largest cities are Rochester (6,215), Akron (954) and Kewanna (533).
Local data for Fulton County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,360
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$156,500
Prices +5.2% in a year
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,042), Irish Americans (1,905), Mexican Americans (1,047).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,864
6,275 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
PPP loans
$35.4M
618 loans, 4,410 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fulton County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
303
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fulton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fulton County, IN?
- Rochester is the largest city or town in Fulton County, with about 6,215 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fulton County?
- Fulton County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46910, 46922, 46931, 46939, 46945.
- What is the population of Fulton County, IN?
- About 20,312 people live in Fulton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fulton County?
- Fulton County borders Kosciusko County, Marshall County, Cass County, Miami County, Wabash County, Starke County, Pulaski County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023