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Richmond, IN
City in Wayne County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47374.
Population
35,581
Land area
24.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,467
ZIP codes
1
Richmond and its ZIP codes
Richmond at a glance
- Richmond is about 7.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 28th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $45,399 a year, 37% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,400 (48% below Indiana) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Richmond, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools14
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices1
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants134
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment15
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities15
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Richmond, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,399
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,412), Irish Americans (3,200), Mexican Americans (1,245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Richmond.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,873
29,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$507M
FY 2026, $7,618 per person
PPP loans
$86.5M
984 loans, 10,174 jobs reported
How people get to work
Richmond, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richmond, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
42.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richmond, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Richmond
1 in or overlapping Richmond. Population shown
Cities near Richmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring GroveTown | 1 mi | 0.3 |
| New Paris, OHVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WebsterCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CentervilleTown | 6.4 mi | 3.5 |
| BostonTown | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitewaterTown | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| AbingtonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Fountain CityTown | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Greens ForkTown | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WilliamsburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Eldorado, OHVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Hollansburg, OHVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| New Madison, OHVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| East GermantownTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| LibertyTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richmond, IN in?
- Richmond is in Wayne County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Richmond, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richmond include 47374.
- What is the population of Richmond, IN?
- About 35,581 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richmond?
- Nearby places include Spring Grove (1 mi), New Paris, OH (4.7 mi), Webster (5.5 mi), Centerville (6.4 mi), Boston (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023