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White County, IN
10 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in White County, Indiana.
Population
24,717
Land area
505sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in White County
White County at a glance
- White County is 74% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,303 a year, 6% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,900 (19% below Indiana) and median rent is $901 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Monticello (5,496), Monon (2,091) and Brookston (1,530).
Local data for White County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,303
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$175,900
Prices +0.5% in a year
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,900), Irish Americans (3,381), Salvadoran Americans (1,151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,011
8,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $6,870 per person
PPP loans
$43.3M
903 loans, 6,034 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$150K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
White County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
275
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in White County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in White County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in White County, IN?
- Monticello is the largest city or town in White County, with about 5,496 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in White County?
- White County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47923, 47925, 47926, 47929, 47950.
- What is the population of White County, IN?
- About 24,717 people live in White County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border White County?
- White County borders Tippecanoe County, Cass County, Jasper County, Carroll County, Pulaski County, Benton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023