Fairmount
Town in Grant County, Indiana

Fairmount is a town in Grant County, Indiana, with 2,682 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fowlerton, 4.0 miles E.
- 2,682residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 1,691 / sq mipopulation density
- 46928ZIP code
About Fairmount
Fairmount is a town in Fairmount Township, Grant County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,682 at the 2020 census. It is 55 miles (88 km) northeast of Indianapolis. Largely a bedroom community for nearby Marion, Fairmount is best known as the boyhood home of actor James Dean, who is buried there.
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Living in Fairmount
- Median household income
- $51,739
- Median home value
- $103,200
- Median rent
- $1,026/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Fairmount had 2,682 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,682 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,691 per sq mi (653 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairmount at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,682 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4173° N, 85.6477° W |
| ZIP code | 46928 |
| Official website | fairmount-in.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1822432 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairmount
- Fowlerton4.0 mi E
- Jonesboro4.4 mi N
- Summitville5.6 mi S
- Gas City5.7 mi NE
- Matthews8.2 mi E
- Upland8.3 mi NE
- Marion9.2 mi N
- Point Isabel9.2 mi W
- Herbst9.9 mi NW
- Gaston10.5 mi SE
- Alexandria10.7 mi S
- Orestes10.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fairmount
What county is Fairmount in?
Fairmount is in Grant County, Indiana.
What is the population of Fairmount, IN?
2,682 people lived in Fairmount at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairmount, IN?
The ZIP code of Fairmount is 46928.
What is the elevation of Fairmount?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairmount?
Fowlerton (4.0 mi), Jonesboro (4.4 mi), Summitville (5.6 mi), Gas City (5.7 mi), Matthews (8.2 mi).
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