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Greencastle, IN
City in Putnam County, Indiana.
Population
9,864
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,892
ZIP codes
0
Greencastle and its ZIP codes
Greencastle at a glance
- Greencastle is about 9.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 88th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $55,565, 23% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,200 (22% below Indiana) and median rent is $908 a month.
Local data for Greencastle, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greencastle, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,565
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$908/mo
Homeownership
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
27.5
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,305), Irish Americans (778), Italian Americans (343).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Greencastle.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,996
12,562 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,068
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $6,633 per person
How people get to work
Greencastle, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked16.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greencastle, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greencastle, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Greencastle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FillmoreTown | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| PutnamvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Van Bibber LakeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BainbridgeTown | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| CloverdaleTown | 8.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Heritage LakeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3 |
| CoatesvilleTown | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| StilesvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AmoTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| EminenceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RoachdaleTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HarmonyTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| CarbonTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| PolandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| KnightsvilleTown | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greencastle, IN in?
- Greencastle is in Putnam County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Greencastle, IN?
- About 9,864 people live in Greencastle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greencastle?
- Nearby places include Fillmore (4.8 mi), Putnamville (5.7 mi), Van Bibber Lake (7.9 mi), Bainbridge (8.5 mi), Cloverdale (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023