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United States / Indiana / No Metro Area / Jay County / Dunkirk / Zip Codes
Dunkirk, IN is a small town with a population of about 1,500 people located in the eastern part of Indiana. It is a great place to live as rent is relatively affordable at $890 for two-bedroom apartments compared to the national average of $1,430. The cost of living is also quite low with the Grocery Cost Index here being 91 versus 100 in the US.
The town offers its residents plenty of amenities and services. Local businesses include Dunkirk Automotive, Dunkirk Family Pharmacy, Dunkirk Bank & Trust and Boppy's Pizza & Subs. There are also several restaurants such as Brothers BBQ & Ribs and Big John's Burgers & Dogs that serve up delicious meals for locals. Additionally, there are many recreational opportunities in Dunkirk such as golfing at Eagle Glen Golf Course or fishing on Lake Arthur. All in all Dunkirk is a great place to live and work, offering something for everyone.

Dunkirk has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dunkirk has seen the job market decrease by -0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dunkirk
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dunkirk is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dunkirk is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dunkirk
- The average income of a Dunkirk resident is $16,865 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dunkirk resident is $41,298 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDunkirk, IndianaUnited States
  3.96
  -10.1%-6.2%
  22.2%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $21,991$37,638
  $41,298$69,021
  $51,635$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.1%6.8%
  35.9%10.0%
  1.4%2.5%
  12.7%11.0%
  1.2%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.4%4.7%
  4.5%1.9%
  2.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.6%4.2%
  3.4%9.3%
  12.7%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  12.0%7.0%
  0.7%4.8%
  1.4%4.7%
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