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Redkey, IN
Town in Jay County, Indiana.
Population
1,332
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,529
ZIP codes
0
Redkey and its ZIP codes
Redkey at a glance
- Redkey is about 8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,986 a year, 40% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,400 (61% below Indiana) and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Redkey, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Redkey, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,986
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$85,400
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
28.4
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (418), Scottish Americans (281), Irish Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jay County. PPP loans are for Redkey.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,723
6,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,068 per person
How people get to work
Redkey, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled18.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Redkey, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
212
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Redkey, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Redkey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunkirkCity | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| AlbanyTown | 4.8 mi | 2 |
| RidgevilleTown | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| MillgroveCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| PennvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| PortlandCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| EatonTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| FarmlandTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Parker CityTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| SelmaTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Hartford CityCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SaratogaTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redkey, IN in?
- Redkey is in Jay County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Redkey, IN?
- About 1,332 people live in Redkey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redkey?
- Nearby places include Dunkirk (3.3 mi), Fairview (4.1 mi), Albany (4.8 mi), Ridgeville (7.6 mi), Millgrove (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023