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Jay County, IN
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Jay County, Indiana.
Population
20,229
Land area
384sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Jay County
Jay County at a glance
- Jay County is 72% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,969 a year, 24% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (46% below Indiana) and median rent is $770 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Portland (6,416), Dunkirk (1,861) and Redkey (1,332).
Local data for Jay County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jay County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,969
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$117,500
Prices +10.4% in a year
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,808), Irish Americans (1,918), Mexican Americans (744).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,723
6,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,068 per person
PPP loans
$31.4M
659 loans, 4,412 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jay County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jay County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
212
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jay County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jay County, IN?
- Portland is the largest city or town in Jay County, with about 6,416 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jay County?
- Jay County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47326, 47336, 47369, 47371, 47373.
- What is the population of Jay County, IN?
- About 20,229 people live in Jay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jay County?
- Jay County borders Delaware County, Darke County, OH, Mercer County, OH, Adams County, Wells County, Randolph County, Blackford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023