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Thayer, IN
Census-designated place in Newton County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46381.
Population
212
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
344
ZIP codes
1
Thayer and its ZIP codes
Thayer at a glance
- Thayer is 80% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Thayer, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Thayer.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,240 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,822
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.3M
FY 2026, $6,459 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thayer, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Thayer
1 in or overlapping Thayer. Population shown
Cities near Thayer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShelbyCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.3 |
| RoselawnCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Sumava ResortsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| SchneiderTown | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.9 |
| DeMotteTown | 7 mi | 3.6 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| LowellTown | 9.3 mi | 7 |
| Lake DalecarliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HebronTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| LeroyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Cedar LakeTown | 14 mi | 9.5 |
| WheatfieldTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount AyrTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Boone GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Crown PointCity | 16 mi | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thayer, IN in?
- Thayer is in Newton County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Thayer, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Thayer include 46381.
- What is the population of Thayer, IN?
- About 212 people live in Thayer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thayer?
- Nearby places include Shelby (1.5 mi), Roselawn (2.6 mi), Sumava Resorts (5.6 mi), Schneider (6.1 mi), Lake Village (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023