Whitley County GIS Maps
Whitley County, Indiana, has 34,191 residents across 20,524 parcels and covers 335.6 square miles. The population grew 2.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Whitley County is 18183.
Columbia City is the county's largest population center. Whitley County also includes 4 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 22 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Whitley County Trends
- Population
- 34,191▴
- Median Home Value
- $205,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,892▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Whitley County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Whitley County Parcels
Whitley County has 20,524 mapped parcels covering 213,143 acres. The median assessed value is $177,900. The median lot size is 2.50 acres. 4,163 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 14,778 distinct owner names. Owner names and site addresses are on nearly every parcel. Assessed values reach 95.4%. Lot sizes reach 73.9%. Browse the interactive Whitley County Parcel viewer here.
Whitley County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 20,524 | 100% |
| Owner name | 20,517 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 20,516 | 99.9% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 19,588 | 95.4% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 15,159 | 73.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 20,524 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Whitley County parcel records.
Whitley County Population
Whitley County had 34,191 residents in 2020. That was 2.7% higher than in 2010. Whitley County added 3,484 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 102 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Columbia City, Churubusco and South Whitley.
Population Trend in Whitley County IN
Whitley County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Whitley County Zip Codes
Whitley County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Columbia City (46725), Churubusco (46723) and South Whitley (46787). Columbia City is the largest zip by population, with about 23,917 residents or 70% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 103% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Whitley County IN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46725 | Columbia City | 23,917 | ▴ 3.6% |
| 46723 | Churubusco | 7,383 | ▾ -4% |
| 46787 | South Whitley | 3,902 | ▴ 0.2% |
| 46764 | Larwill | 1,379 | ▾ -7.9% |
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Whitley County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Whitley County Demographics
Whitley County has a median age of 41.8, which makes the county a little older than Indiana overall. About 23.1% of residents are under 18, while 18.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 28.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Whitley County IN
Median Age
41.8
Under 18
23.1%
Age 65+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
22.8%
Whitley County School Districts
Whitley County is served by 3 public school districts with 5,892 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Whitley County Consolidated Schools, Smith-Green Community Schools and Whitko Community School Corporation. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Whitley County IN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County Consolidated Schools | 3,686 | 62.6% | ▾ -0.1% |
| Smith-Green Community Schools | 1,103 | 18.7% | ▾ -2% |
| Whitko Community School Corporation | 1,103 | 18.7% | ▾ -8.5% |
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Whitley County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Whitley County Housing & Real Estate
Whitley County has a median home value of $205,200 and a median gross rent of $867. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Indiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $272,450 and homes spent about 35 days on the market.
Whitley County Housing Mix
Whitley County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Whitley County Housing Trends
Whitley County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Whitley County, IN
Whitley County has 1,369 business listings across 386 categories. The largest categories in Whitley County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (63, 4.6%), Medical Offices (31, 2.3%), and Auto Repair (28, 2.0%). The full Whitley County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Whitley County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Whitley County, IN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 63 | 4.6% |
| Medical Offices | 31 | 2.3% |
| Auto Repair | 28 | 2.0% |
| Lake | 26 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 19 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 17 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 | 1.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 15 | 1.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 15 | 1.1% |
Whitley County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Nazgul Estates | Accommodation | South Whitley |
| Addictions Recovery Center | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Columbia City |
| Outdoor Cover Warehouse | Adventure Sports Center | Columbia City |
| Brogan Outdoor Advertising | Advertising Agency | Larwill |
| Awald Show Cattle | Agricultural Cooperatives | Columbia City |
| Yagel Grain Systems | Agricultural Service | Columbia City |
| Northeast Purdue AG Center | Agriculture | Columbia City |
| Gordon Airport | Airport | Columbia City |
| Whitley County Emergency Medical | Ambulance And Ems Services | Columbia City |
| Old World Cafe | American Restaurants | Columbia City |
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Whitley County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Whitley County Basemaps
Whitley County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Whitley County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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