Ossian
Town in Wells County, Indiana

Ossian is a town in Wells County, Indiana, with 3,266 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tocsin, 4.5 miles SE.
- 3,266residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 1,715 / sq mipopulation density
- 46777ZIP code
About Ossian
Ossian is a town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The town was named after Ossian, the narrator of a cycle of epic poems by the Scottish poet James Macpherson. The population was 3,266 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Ossian
- Median household income
- $71,563
- Median home value
- $201,500
- Median rent
- $906/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Ossian had 3,266 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,266 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,715 per sq mi (662 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ossian at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wells County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,266 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.90 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8769° N, 85.1687° W |
| ZIP code | 46777 |
| Official website | ossianin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1857168 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ossian
- Tocsin4.5 mi SE
- Uniondale4.9 mi SW
- Zanesville6.2 mi NW
- Craigville8.0 mi SE
- Hessen Cassel8.6 mi NE
- Preble8.8 mi E
- Bluffton9.2 mi S
- Markle9.6 mi W
- Hoagland10.4 mi NE
- Roanoke12.6 mi NW
- Vera Cruz13.0 mi S
- Decatur13.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ossian
What county is Ossian in?
Ossian is in Wells County, Indiana.
What is the population of Ossian, IN?
3,266 people lived in Ossian at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ossian, IN?
The ZIP code of Ossian is 46777.
What is the elevation of Ossian?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ossian?
Tocsin (4.5 mi), Uniondale (4.9 mi), Zanesville (6.2 mi), Craigville (8.0 mi), Hessen Cassel (8.6 mi).
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