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Linton, IN
City in Greene County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47441.
Population
5,260
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,606
ZIP codes
1
Linton and its ZIP codes
Linton at a glance
- Linton is about 8.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 129th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $45,440 a year, 37% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,000 (61% below Indiana) and median rent is $812 a month.
Local data for Linton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,440
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$86,000
Median rent
$812/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,079), Irish Americans (790), French Americans (404).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Linton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,940
6,457 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,238
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$212M
FY 2026, $6,877 per person
PPP loans
$11.6M
180 loans, 1,484 jobs reported
How people get to work
Linton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Linton
1 in or overlapping Linton. Population shown
Cities near Linton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LyonsTown | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Switz CityTown | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| DuggerTown | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| PleasantvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| CassCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| JasonvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| SandbornTown | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| NewberryTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WorthingtonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CoalmontCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BloomfieldTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ElnoraTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linton, IN in?
- Linton is in Greene County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Linton, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Linton include 47441.
- What is the population of Linton, IN?
- About 5,260 people live in Linton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linton?
- Nearby places include Vicksburg (4.1 mi), Lyons (5.3 mi), Switz City (5.5 mi), Midland (5.9 mi), Dugger (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023