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Parke County, IN
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Parke County, Indiana.
Population
16,406
Land area
445sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Parke County
Parke County at a glance
- Parke County is 81% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,485 a year, 5% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,200 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $704 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Rockville (2,559), Montezuma (881) and Rosedale (609).
Local data for Parke County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parke County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,485
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$151,200
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,701), Irish Americans (1,319), Scottish Americans (336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,154
3,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,329 per person
PPP loans
$23.1M
469 loans, 2,518 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$60.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Parke County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parke County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
354
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone42 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parke County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Parke County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Parke County, IN?
- Rockville is the largest city or town in Parke County, with about 2,559 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Parke County?
- Parke County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47832, 47836, 47837, 47859, 47860.
- What is the population of Parke County, IN?
- About 16,406 people live in Parke County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Parke County?
- Parke County borders Vigo County, Montgomery County, Putnam County, Clay County, Fountain County, Vermillion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023