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Oldenburg, IN
Town in Franklin County, Indiana.
Population
770
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,791
ZIP codes
0
Oldenburg and its ZIP codes
Oldenburg at a glance
- Oldenburg is about 9.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,583, 11% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,100 (27% above Indiana) and median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for Oldenburg, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oldenburg, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,583
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (368), Irish Americans (97), French Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Oldenburg.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,746
4,517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,727
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $8,336 per person
How people get to work
Oldenburg, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oldenburg, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
345
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oldenburg, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Oldenburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BatesvilleCity | 2.8 mi | 6.2 |
| HamburgCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| MorrisCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| PeppertownCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| New PointTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake SanteeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| PenntownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MetamoraCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| SunmanTown | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| ClarksburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake ViewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| LaurelTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| NapoleonTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| St. LeonTown | 13 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oldenburg, IN in?
- Oldenburg is in Franklin County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Oldenburg, IN?
- About 770 people live in Oldenburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oldenburg?
- Nearby places include Batesville (2.8 mi), Hamburg (4 mi), Morris (4.2 mi), Peppertown (4.5 mi), New Point (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023