Markleville, Indiana, 2016
Markleville’s story
174 years in pictures
Census counts: 83 in 1870, 484 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1852Markleville is laid out
MarklevilleIN
A town of 493, laid out in 1852.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
493
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$289K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
35.1
years
Jobs based here
131
A commuter town
Is Markleville a good place to live?
9.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Markleville, against 22% in Indiana’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Markleville. Markleville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
493 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Markleville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Markleville, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Markleville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMadison County ElectionsMadison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code4605646056 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Markleville.
Work & commute
Markleville has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
For Markleville, the typical household income is $89,000. Half of commuters travel less than 21 miles. The top destinations are Indianapolis (19%), Anderson (17%) and Noblesville (8%).
0%work in town
| Markleville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Markleville0%
Indianapolis19%
Anderson17%
Noblesville8%
Pendleton5%
21 mi
median commute distance
131
jobs based in Markleville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Markleville
A winter brings about 26 inches of snow, with January nights at 20° and July afternoons at 84°.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring41–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Markleville is
For adults in Markleville, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 17%. In Markleville, just over a third of adults have obesity, and 13% report frequent physical distress.
| Markleville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 39% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 21% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
8 better24 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Markleville | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.3% | 14.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8.9% |
Ascension St. Vincent Anderson
8.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Markleville is worth about $289K, on Zillow’s estimate
Just over four fifths of Markleville households are owner-occupiers. Values rose 2.4% in the 12 months to September 2026. The going rate for rent here is $1,080 a month.
$289KZillow home value
| Markleville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,080 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Markleville$289K
Indiana$257K
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Markleville faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Markleville after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2026.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 354 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Markleville Park | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 49 attractions →Lucas Oil Stadium and 35 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Markleville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
32 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
31 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
32 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
22 mi MuseumConner Prairie
17 mi TheatreRuoff Music CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Conner Prairie: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Ruoff Music Center: TownePost Network, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Markleville
18pages on Markleville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Markleville
About 2 of every 100 Markleville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Markleville for work
Where Markleville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
131jobs based in Markleville
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Markleville
Town in Indiana, United States
Markleville is a town in Adams Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 484 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 951 ft
- ZIP code
- 46056
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Markleville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Markleville, IN a good place to live?
Markleville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.