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Syracuse, IN
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
Population
3,233
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,461
ZIP codes
0
Syracuse and its ZIP codes
Syracuse at a glance
- Syracuse is about 7.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 170th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $71,833, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,400 (9% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,115 a month.
Local data for Syracuse, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Syracuse, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,833
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$1,115/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (553), Irish Americans (284), French Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kosciusko County. PPP loans are for Syracuse.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,767
35,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$489M
FY 2026, $6,091 per person
How people get to work
Syracuse, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Syracuse, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Syracuse, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Syracuse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| MilfordTown | 4.8 mi | 1.5 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| New ParisCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| North WebsterTown | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| CromwellTown | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| LeesburgTown | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MillersburgTown | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LigonierCity | 8.6 mi | 2.9 |
| BarbeeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| KimmellCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| GoshenCity | 12 mi | 17.9 |
| WarsawCity | 13 mi | 13.5 |
| NappaneeCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| TopekaTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Syracuse, IN in?
- Syracuse is in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Syracuse, IN?
- About 3,233 people live in Syracuse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Syracuse?
- Nearby places include Enchanted Hills (4.2 mi), Milford (4.8 mi), Benton (6.3 mi), New Paris (6.9 mi), North Webster (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023