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Union County, IN
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Union County, Indiana.
Population
6,985
Land area
161sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Union County
Union County at a glance
- Union County is 77% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,424 a year, 6% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,500 (20% below Indiana) and median rent is $760 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Liberty (2,052), West College Corner (596) and Brownsville (222).
Local data for Union County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,424
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$173,500
Prices +20.0% in a year
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,618), Irish Americans (690), Dutch Americans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,606
1,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.6M
FY 2026, $6,714 per person
PPP loans
$6.3M
272 loans, 776 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,617
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Union County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
233
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Union County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Union County, IN?
- Liberty is the largest city or town in Union County, with about 2,052 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Union County?
- Union County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47003, 47325, 47353.
- What is the population of Union County, IN?
- About 6,985 people live in Union County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Union County?
- Union County borders Butler County, OH, Wayne County, Preble County, OH, Fayette County, Franklin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023