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Markle, IN
Town in Huntington County, Indiana.
Population
1,203
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
829
ZIP codes
0
Markle and its ZIP codes
Markle at a glance
- Markle is about 4.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,000 a year, 22% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,300 (37% below Indiana) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Markle, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Markle, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,000
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$138,300
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Irish Americans (73), Italian Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Huntington County. PPP loans are for Markle.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,677
13,857 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,118
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,032 per person
How people get to work
Markle, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Markle, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Markle, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Markle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UniondaleTown | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ZanesvilleTown | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HuntingtonCity | 8.6 mi | 9.4 |
| RoanokeTown | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Liberty CenterCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| OssianTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| WarrenTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BlufftonCity | 11 mi | 8.5 |
| Mount EtnaTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| TocsinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AndrewsTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PonetoTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| CraigvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LaudCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BippusCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Van BurenTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Markle, IN in?
- Markle is in Huntington County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Markle, IN?
- About 1,203 people live in Markle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Markle?
- Nearby places include Uniondale (5.9 mi), Zanesville (6.9 mi), Huntington (8.6 mi), Roanoke (9.1 mi), Liberty Center (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023