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Velpen, IN
Census-designated place in Pike County, Indiana.
Population
57
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
171
ZIP codes
0
Velpen and its ZIP codes
Local data for Velpen, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Velpen.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,989
2,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,716
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.3M
FY 2026, $7,700 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Velpen, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Velpen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinslowTown | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| StendalCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| OtwellCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| IrelandCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| ArthurCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| HollandTown | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HuntingburgCity | 8.8 mi | 5.1 |
| JasperCity | 9.1 mi | 13.3 |
| SpurgeonTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GlezenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| AlfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| PetersburgCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Oakland CityCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| BretzvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HaysvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| DaleTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Velpen, IN in?
- Velpen is in Pike County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Velpen, IN?
- About 57 people live in Velpen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Velpen?
- Nearby places include Winslow (6.2 mi), Stendal (6.4 mi), Otwell (7 mi), Ireland (7.1 mi), Arthur (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023