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Gaston, IN
Town in Delaware County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47342.
Population
710
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,951
ZIP codes
1
Gaston and its ZIP codes
Gaston at a glance
- Gaston is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,292 a year, 27% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 (59% below Indiana) and median rent is $789 a month.
Local data for Gaston, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gaston, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,292
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$90,000
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (142), German Americans (117), Scottish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Gaston.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
44,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
PPP loans
$1.94M
60 loans, 267 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gaston, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle6.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gaston, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
323
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gaston, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Gaston
1 in or overlapping Gaston. Population shown
Cities near Gaston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MatthewsTown | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| EatonTown | 7.3 mi | 3.7 |
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| FowlertonTown | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| SummitvilleTown | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| YorktownTown | 8.9 mi | 31.9 |
| AlexandriaCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| MuncieCity | 10 mi | 27.4 |
| UplandTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| FairmountTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Hartford CityCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| OrestesTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MillgroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| JonesboroCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| DalevilleTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gaston, IN in?
- Gaston is in Delaware County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Gaston, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gaston include 47342.
- What is the population of Gaston, IN?
- About 710 people live in Gaston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gaston?
- Nearby places include Matthews (5.2 mi), Eaton (7.3 mi), Royerton (7.7 mi), Fowlerton (7.8 mi), Summitville (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023