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Hamlet, IN

Town in Starke County, Indiana.

Population

1,039

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,076

ZIP codes

0

Hamlet and its ZIP codes

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Hamlet at a glance

  • Hamlet is about 5.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,542, close to the Indiana median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,300 (49% below Indiana) and median rent is $895 a month.

Local data for Hamlet, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hamlet, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,542

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$112,300

Median rent

$895/mo

Homeownership

77.5%

Bachelor's or higher

6.5%

Median age

29.6

Average commute

26.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (122), Irish Americans (87), Polish Americans (31).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starke County. PPP loans are for Hamlet.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,018

4,102 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,783

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$173M

FY 2026, $7,390 per person

Starke County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hamlet, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled14.7%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hamlet, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

278

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

49

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

42.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hamlet, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

19.1%

U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Cities near Hamlet

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GrovertonCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.9
Koontz LakeCensus-designated place5.9 mi3.5
KnoxCity6.4 mi4
South CenterCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.9
DonaldsonCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.5
WalkertonTown8 mi1.9
Kingsford HeightsTown8.7 mi0.9
TynerCensus-designated place9.8 mi0.4
Bass LakeCensus-designated place10 mi8.7
HannaCensus-designated place11 mi1
KingsburyTown12 mi0.6
StillwellCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
WellsboroCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
TeegardenCensus-designated place12 mi0.1
Union MillsCensus-designated place13 mi0.6
Fish LakeCensus-designated place13 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hamlet, IN in?
Hamlet is in Starke County, Indiana.
What is the population of Hamlet, IN?
About 1,039 people live in Hamlet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hamlet?
Nearby places include Groverton (3.8 mi), Koontz Lake (5.9 mi), Knox (6.4 mi), South Center (7.2 mi), Donaldson (7.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023