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Orange County, IN
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Orange County, Indiana.
Population
19,767
Land area
398sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Orange County
Orange County at a glance
- Orange County is 74% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,873, 8% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,700 (27% below Indiana) and median rent is $855 a month.
- Its largest cities are Paoli (3,125), Orleans (2,235) and French Lick (1,828).
Local data for Orange County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orange County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,873
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$158,700
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,466), Irish Americans (2,193), Scottish Americans (309).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,755
7,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,046
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,218 per person
PPP loans
$26.6M
493 loans, 3,498 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Orange County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orange County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
276
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orange County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Orange County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Orange County, IN?
- Paoli is the largest city or town in Orange County, with about 3,125 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Orange County?
- Orange County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47125, 47432, 47452, 47454, 47469.
- What is the population of Orange County, IN?
- About 19,767 people live in Orange County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Orange County?
- Orange County borders Lawrence County, Dubois County, Washington County, Crawford County, Martin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023