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Waldron, IN

Census-designated place in Shelby County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46182.

Population

606

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

482

ZIP codes

1

Waldron and its ZIP codes

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Waldron at a glance

  • Waldron is about 2.5 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $80,441, 12% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,900 (24% below Indiana).

Local data for Waldron, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waldron, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$80,441

Poverty rate

7.2%

Median home value

$165,900

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

26.9%

Median age

46.2

Average commute

30.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (135), Irish Americans (22), Dutch Americans (19).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Waldron.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,716

18,930 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,109

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$313M

FY 2026, $6,938 per person

PPP loans

$1.7M

52 loans, 188 jobs reported

Shelby County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Waldron, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.7%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waldron, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

355

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

204

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 20°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waldron, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

16.6%

U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Waldron

1 in or overlapping Waldron. Population shown

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Cities near Waldron

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
St. PaulTown2.5 mi0.3
St. OmerCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.3
Blue RidgeCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.4
GenevaCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.3
AdamsCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.2
MilfordCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.1
ManillaCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.2
ShelbyvilleCity9.2 mi13.7
BurneyCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.1
HomerCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.2
SanduskyCensus-designated place10 mi0.2
MarionCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
MilroyCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
GreensburgCity11 mi9.4
Flat RockCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
MariettaCensus-designated place12 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waldron, IN in?
Waldron is in Shelby County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Waldron, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Waldron include 46182.
What is the population of Waldron, IN?
About 606 people live in Waldron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waldron?
Nearby places include St. Paul (2.5 mi), St. Omer (3.9 mi), Blue Ridge (4.8 mi), Geneva (5.2 mi), Adams (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023