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Upland, IN
Town in Grant County, Indiana.
Population
3,918
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,249
ZIP codes
0
Upland and its ZIP codes
Upland at a glance
- Upland is about 6.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 154th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $83,839, 17% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,200 (7% below Indiana) and median rent is $982 a month.
Local data for Upland, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upland, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,839
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$203,200
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
53.9%
Median age
21.7
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (780), Irish Americans (321), Dutch Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Upland.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,159
27,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $7,649 per person
How people get to work
Upland, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked23.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Upland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock LakesTown | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MatthewsTown | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| FowlertonTown | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Hartford CityCity | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Gas CityCity | 6.5 mi | 5 |
| JonesboroCity | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| RollCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| FairmountTown | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Van BurenTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| GastonTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LandessCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| MarionCity | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| EatonTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| MillgroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SummitvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MontpelierCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upland, IN in?
- Upland is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Upland, IN?
- About 3,918 people live in Upland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upland?
- Nearby places include Shamrock Lakes (5.1 mi), Matthews (5.4 mi), Fowlerton (5.6 mi), Hartford City (6.5 mi), Gas City (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023