Upland Indiana clock, 2007
Upland’s story
159 years in pictures
Census counts: 176 in 1880, a low of 176 in 1880, 3,821 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1867Upland is settled
UplandIN
A town of 3,835, settled in 1867.
Photo: Andyrowell94 at en.wikipedia · Public domain
Population
3,835
2025 Census estimate · +0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$238K
+9% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
21.7
years
Jobs based here
738
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#160 of 585 in IN
Is Upland a good place to live?
Upland grades A− overall, 160th among Indiana's 585 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns and it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 94% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $84K. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $238K for a typical one and 4.5 times the Marion area’s $54K median household income. Upland’s trail density is 2.8 miles per square mile, above both the Indiana town median (0.2) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Upland is home to Taylor University. Only 90 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns score higher on the outdoors.
What makes Upland stand out
Where Upland beats most towns.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 95% of U.S. towns
23.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
32 measures vs. Indiana
15 better13 too close to call4 worse
| Widest gap | Upland | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 7.5% | 13% |
HealthA−
Beats IN on 15 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on 4
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Get outside
9 miles of trails in Upland
0.5% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Upland grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Upland is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.4 of 20; 2.6% of households have no carAOpen →HealthMarion General Hospital 11.1 miles awayA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & incomeB+Open →SchoolsBeat 64% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors9 miles of trails; 0% conserved landB+Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 21.7; 54% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Upland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Upland, and how to reach them.
PowerIndiana Michigan Power17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterUpland Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Upland’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 hereGrant County Circuit Court ClerkGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code4698946989 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 Upland.
Upland pairs an A− overall with homes cheaper than the Indiana norm, has more trail for its size than nearly any town in Indiana and is shaped by its college students.
OutdoorsB+
Upland has set aside 0.5% of its land for conservation
At 2.8 miles of trail per square mile, it ranks #2 of 412 Indiana towns.
Upland sits close to Indiana’s towns (1.9%) and below U.S. towns (4.3%) on this measure. 8.6 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Taylor Wilderness, at 128 acres.
#2for trails in IN
0.5%
conserved · 9 of 2,005 acres
8.6 mi
of trails · 2.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Taylor Wilderness | — | 128 |
| 2. Upland Park | — | 9 |
| 3. Upland Depot | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA−
A smaller share of adults have high blood pressure in Upland than in most of Indiana or the rest of the country
Its widest gap with Indiana is diabetes: 7.5% of its 3,301 adults have diabetes, against 13% statewide.
25% of Upland adults have high blood pressure. Among 589 Indiana towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Upland. 7.5% of Upland adults have diabetes.
78%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Upland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 39% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 32% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.5% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
15 better13 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Upland | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 7.5% | 13% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| More lonely adults | 39.6% | 32.8% |
VA N. Indiana Healthcare System
8.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
94th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Upland’s workers commute out
Jobs based here fell from 971 in 2013 to 738. 19.7% of workers work from home, against 10.7% across Indiana.
Most working residents leave Upland for work: only 12% work in town. Jobs based in Upland fell to 738 in 2023, 233 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Upland is 21 minutes.
12%work in town
| Upland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Upland12%
Marion14%
Indianapolis7%
Muncie6%
Gas City5%
18 mi
median commute distance
738
jobs based in Upland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 94% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Upland, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Upland has four seasons and pleasant summers
Upland has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
Upland’s grade for cost of living is a C
Upland grades A− overall with a typical home of about $238K, below the Indiana typical value; only 18 of the 64 Indiana towns graded A− or better can say that.
Typical home values rose 9% in the year to September 2026.
$238KZillow home value
Typical home value
Upland$238K
Indiana$257K
+9%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 48 attractions →Ruoff Music Center and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Upland. Close and well known come first.
39 mi TheatreRuoff Music Center
38 mi MuseumFort Recovery
39 mi MuseumIndiana Transportation Museum36 mi MuseumGrissom Air Museum
19 mi GardenMinnetrista
34 mi MuseumInternational Circus Hall of FameSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ruoff Music Center: TownePost Network, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Indiana Transportation Museum: Jeremy C. Schultz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnetrista: XWHJ2004, CC BY 2.0 · International Circus Hall of Fame: Nyttend, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Upland
19pages on Upland
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Upland
Taylor UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · UplandIn town$40,490 tuitionIndiana Wesleyan University-MarionUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marion9.5 mi$32,352 tuitionIndiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Marion9.9 mi$8,208 tuition
College town 41 of every 100 Upland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
College town
41% of Upland is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Upland
Town in Indiana, United States
Upland (pronounced as "up-land") is a town in Jefferson Township, Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,821 at the 2020 census. It is the home of Taylor University, a Christian college.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 46989
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Upland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Upland, IN a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Upland grades A− overall, better than 78% of U.S. towns and #160 of 585 in Indiana. It grades A− for health and B for schools.
Is Upland, IN expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.