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Garrett, IN
City in DeKalb County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46738.
Population
6,642
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,595
ZIP codes
1
Garrett and its ZIP codes
Garrett at a glance
- Garrett is about 8.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 108th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $64,179, 11% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,200 (29% below Indiana) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Garrett, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garrett, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,179
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,853), Irish Americans (775), French Americans (261).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Garrett.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,949
21,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$285M
FY 2026, $6,582 per person
How people get to work
Garrett, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garrett, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garrett, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Garrett
1 in or overlapping Garrett. Population shown
Cities near Garrett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltonaTown | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| AuburnCity | 3.9 mi | 8.6 |
| LaottoCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| AvillaTown | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| CorunnaTown | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| WaterlooTown | 8.1 mi | 2.1 |
| HuntertownTown | 9 mi | 7 |
| KendallvilleCity | 9.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Leo-CedarvilleTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| AshleyTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| St. JoeTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GrabillTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ChurubuscoTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HelmerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HudsonTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garrett, IN in?
- Garrett is in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Garrett, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Garrett include 46738.
- What is the population of Garrett, IN?
- About 6,642 people live in Garrett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garrett?
- Nearby places include Altona (1.2 mi), Auburn (3.9 mi), Laotto (5.3 mi), Avilla (5.3 mi), Corunna (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023