Rensselaer
City in Jasper County, Indiana
Rensselaer is a city in Jasper County, Indiana, with 5,733 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Ayr, 7.6 miles W.
- 5,733residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.5 km²
- 802 / sq mipopulation density
- 47978ZIP code
About Rensselaer
Rensselaer is a city located along the Iroquois River in Marion Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,733 at the 2020 census, down slightly from 5,859 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Jasper County. Saint Joseph's College is located just south of the city limits.
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Living in Rensselaer
- Median household income
- $60,331
- Median home value
- $153,800
- Median rent
- $936/mo
- Median age
- 30.8
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Rensselaer had 5,733 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,733 |
|---|---|
| Density | 802 per sq mi (310 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rensselaer at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,733 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.15 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9505° N, 87.1533° W |
| ZIP code | 47978 |
| Official website | cityofrensselaerin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1863792 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rensselaer
- Mount Ayr7.6 mi W
- Fair Oaks10.1 mi NW
- Brook12.5 mi SW
- Remington12.6 mi S
- Francesville14.3 mi E
- Wolcott14.5 mi SE
- Goodland14.9 mi SW
- Morocco15.5 mi W
- Monon15.5 mi E
- Roselawn15.7 mi NW
- Medaryville16.4 mi NE
- DeMotte17.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rensselaer
What county is Rensselaer in?
Rensselaer is in Jasper County, Indiana.
What is the population of Rensselaer, IN?
5,733 people lived in Rensselaer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rensselaer, IN?
The ZIP code of Rensselaer is 47978.
What is the elevation of Rensselaer?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rensselaer?
Mount Ayr (7.6 mi), Fair Oaks (10.1 mi), Brook (12.5 mi), Remington (12.6 mi), Francesville (14.3 mi).
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