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Knox, IN
City in Starke County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46534.
Population
3,479
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
879
ZIP codes
1
Knox and its ZIP codes
Knox at a glance
- Knox is about 4.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 162nd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $48,931 a year, 32% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,300 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $540 a month.
Local data for Knox, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Knox, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,931
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$140,300
Median rent
$540/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (595), Irish Americans (503), French Americans (240).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starke County. PPP loans are for Knox.
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
PPP loans
$11.2M
236 loans, 1,837 jobs reported
How people get to work
Knox, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Knox, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Knox, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Knox
1 in or overlapping Knox. Population shown
Cities near Knox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bass LakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.7 |
| HamletTown | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| GrovertonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| OraCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| North JudsonTown | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| DonaldsonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Hartz LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Koontz LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| CulverTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| MontereyTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HannaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| South CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Kingsford HeightsTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| TynerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WalkertonTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| La CrosseTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knox, IN in?
- Knox is in Starke County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Knox, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Knox include 46534.
- What is the population of Knox, IN?
- About 3,479 people live in Knox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knox?
- Nearby places include Bass Lake (4.6 mi), Hamlet (6.4 mi), Groverton (8.1 mi), Ora (8.6 mi), North Judson (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023