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Union City, IN
City in Randolph County, Indiana.
Population
3,569
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,580
ZIP codes
0
Union City and its ZIP codes
Union City at a glance
- Union City is about 8.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 160th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $39,360, 45% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,300 (64% below Indiana) and median rent is $595 a month.
Local data for Union City, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union City, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,360
Poverty rate
31.2%
Median home value
$79,300
Median rent
$595/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (578), German Americans (503), Irish Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Union City.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,307
7,083 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $6,405 per person
How people get to work
Union City, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union City, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union City, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Union City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union City, OHVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| SaratogaTown | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WinchesterCity | 8.2 mi | 3.5 |
| SpartanburgCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Ansonia, OHVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Palestine, OHVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Rossburg, OHVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Greenville, OHCity | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| LynnTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RidgevilleTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SalamoniaTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| New Weston, OHVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Hollansburg, OHVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Burkettsville, OHVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort Recovery, OHVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Wayne Lakes, OHVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union City, IN in?
- Union City is in Randolph County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Union City, IN?
- About 3,569 people live in Union City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union City?
- Nearby places include Union City, OH (1.2 mi), Saratoga (5.6 mi), Winchester (8.2 mi), Spartanburg (9.4 mi), Ansonia, OH (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023