Montpelier
City in Blackford County, Indiana
Montpelier is a city in Blackford County, Indiana, with 1,540 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keystone, 3.2 miles NE.
- 1,540residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 1,029 / sq mipopulation density
- 47359ZIP code
About Montpelier
Montpelier is a city in Harrison Township, Blackford County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. This small rural community, the county's first to be platted, was established by settlers from Vermont, and is named after Vermont's capital city of Montpelier.
Montpelier was a central participant in the Indiana Gas Boom, as natural gas was discovered near the community in 1887. More importantly, the county's first successful oil well was drilled on the south side of Montpelier in 1890. Its population quickly grew from 808 in 1890 to about 6,500 by 1896. The Gas Boom, mostly an oil boom for Montpelier, gradually ended during the first decade of the 20th century.
Like many boom towns, the city's population has never matched that of the boom years. As of the 2020 census, Montpelier had a population of 1,540. However, the city's population stabilized many decades ago, and the community has multiple industries and an active community association. Montpelier is located near the former Godfroy Indian Reservation, and a statue of an Indian is featured prominently in the downtown district.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Montpelier weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Montpelier
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Montpelier
- Median household income
- $45,250
- Median home value
- $86,300
- Median rent
- $641/mo
- Median age
- 51.1
Do you know Montpelier? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Montpelier special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Montpelier
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Montpelier Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Montpelier, IN population
Montpelier had 1,540 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,540 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,029 per sq mi (397 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montpelier at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Blackford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,540 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.50 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5498° N, 85.2870° W |
| ZIP code | 47359 |
| Official website | montpelier-indiana.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1850796 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montpelier
- Keystone3.2 mi NE
- Roll5.6 mi W
- Hartford City8.0 mi SW
- Poneto8.2 mi NE
- Petroleum8.3 mi NE
- Pennville8.4 mi SE
- Millgrove10.0 mi S
- Liberty Center10.7 mi N
- Warren12.0 mi NW
- Shamrock Lakes12.1 mi SW
- Van Buren12.3 mi W
- Upland12.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Montpelier
What county is Montpelier in?
Montpelier is in Blackford County, Indiana.
What is the population of Montpelier, IN?
1,540 people lived in Montpelier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montpelier, IN?
The ZIP code of Montpelier is 47359.
What is the elevation of Montpelier?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montpelier?
Keystone (3.2 mi), Roll (5.6 mi), Hartford City (8.0 mi), Poneto (8.2 mi), Petroleum (8.3 mi).
Last updated: