Randolph County is a county in Indiana, United States, on the Ohio state line east of Muncie. It had a population of 24,502 at the 2020 census and covers 452.38 square miles (1,171.7 km2) of land, centred near 40°09′N 85°01′W.
Winchester is the county seat, and its postal code is 47394. The county has 2 cities, 7 towns, and about two dozen unincorporated communities, grouped into 11 civil townships. Randolph County observes Eastern Time.
Towns & Villages in Randolph County
Randolph County has 9 incorporated places — 2 cities and 7 towns — plus roughly two dozen unincorporated communities and rural crossroads. Unincorporated places have no municipal government and are listed here for reference; their populations are folded into their township totals rather than counted separately by the Census Bureau.
| Place | Type | Township | Pop. | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | City · seat | White River | 4,843 | 47394 |
| Union City | City | Wayne | 3,454 | 47390 |
| Farmland | Town | Monroe | — | 47340 |
| Lynn | Town | Greensfork | — | 47355 |
| Losantville | Town | Ward | — | 47354 |
| Modoc | Town | Franklin | — | 47358 |
| Parker City | Town | Monroe | — | 47368 |
| Ridgeville | Town | White River | — | 47380 |
| Saratoga | Town | Ward | — | 47383 |
| Arba | Unincorp. | Greensfork | — | — |
| Bartonia | Unincorp. | Jackson | — | — |
| Bloomingport | Unincorp. | Ward | — | — |
| Buena Vista | Unincorp. | Franklin | — | — |
| Cabin Creek | Unincorp. | Green | — | — |
| Carlos | Unincorp. | Jackson | — | — |
| Crete | Unincorp. | Franklin | — | — |
| Deerfield | Unincorp. | Stoney Creek | — | — |
| Fairview | Unincorp. | Union | — | — |
| Georgetown | Unincorp. | Wayne | — | — |
| Harrisville | Unincorp. | Washington | — | — |
| Huntsville | Unincorp. | Franklin | — | — |
| Maxville | Unincorp. | Monroe | — | — |
| New Lisbon | Unincorp. | — | — | — |
| New Pittsburg | Unincorp. | Franklin | — | — |
| Pinch | Unincorp. | Green | — | — |
| Randolph | Unincorp. | Franklin | — | — |
| Rural | Unincorp. | Jackson | — | — |
| Scott Corner | Unincorp. | Monroe | — | — |
| Shedville | Unincorp. | Jackson | — | — |
| Snow Hill | Unincorp. | Washington | — | — |
| South Salem | Unincorp. | Ward | — | — |
| Spartanburg | Unincorp. | Ward | — | — |
| Stone | Unincorp. | White River | — | — |
| Unionport | Unincorp. | Wayne | — | — |
| Windsor | Unincorp. | Washington | — | — |
Union City sits directly on the Ohio state line and is split into two separate incorporated cities sharing one name and one Main Street: the Indiana city listed above, population 3,454, and a distinct Ohio city of the same name just across the border. They are not the same municipality. Haysville Corner, listed on some older directories, is a crossroads within Bartonia and is not tracked separately.
Townships
| Township | Pop. (2020) | Main settlements |
|---|---|---|
| White River | — | Winchester, Ridgeville, Stone |
| Wayne | — | Union City, Georgetown, Unionport |
| Franklin | — | Modoc, Buena Vista, Huntsville, Crete, New Pittsburg, Randolph |
| Monroe | — | Farmland, Parker City, Maxville, Scott Corner |
| Ward | — | Saratoga, Bloomingport, South Salem, Spartanburg |
| Greensfork | — | Lynn, Arba |
| Washington | — | Harrisville, Snow Hill, Windsor |
| Jackson | — | Bartonia, Carlos, Rural, Shedville |
| Green | — | Pinch, Cabin Creek |
| Stoney Creek | — | Deerfield |
| Union | — | Fairview |
ZIP Codes
- 47394 — Winchester (county seat)
- 47390 — Union City (Indiana side)
- 47340 — Farmland
- 47355 — Lynn (also serves Arba)
- 47354 — Losantville
- 47358 — Modoc
- 47368 — Parker City
- 47380 — Ridgeville (also serves Stone)
- 47383 — Saratoga
Smaller unincorporated communities such as Bartonia, Deerfield, Fairview, and Windsor use the ZIP code of their nearest post office town rather than one of their own.
Geography
Randolph County sits on the flat till plains of east-central Indiana, on the drainage divide that feeds two major river systems: the White River rises here and flows southwest across the state, while the Whitewater River begins in the county’s southeast corner and runs south toward the Ohio River. Farmland is the dominant land use, with corn and soybeans covering most of the 452 square miles of land area; water covers less than one square mile of the county.
Randolph County borders Jay County to the north, Darke County, Ohio to the east, Wayne County to the south, Henry County to the southwest, and Delaware County to the west.
Demographics
Randolph County had 24,502 residents at the 2020 census. Winchester, the county seat, is the largest community at 4,843 people, followed by Union City’s Indiana side at 3,454. The county’s median household income runs below the Indiana median of $69,477, consistent with its largely agricultural economy. Population density is about 54 people per square mile, well under the statewide average, reflecting the county’s rural character.
Economy & Local Life
Agriculture anchors the local economy, with grain farming and livestock operations across the county’s townships. Winchester and Union City host most of the manufacturing and retail base; Union City’s economy has historically been tied to its position straddling the Indiana-Ohio state line, with businesses and infrastructure serving both sides of Main Street. Randolph County 4-H and county fairs remain a focal point of community life each summer.
History
Randolph County was organized in 1818, one of Indiana’s earliest counties following statehood in 1816. It was named for Randolph County in the Indiana Territory era, a naming likely influenced by North Carolina settlers who had come from a Randolph County of their own, itself named for Peyton Randolph, the first president of the Continental Congress. Winchester was platted as the county seat soon after organization. The county’s location on the Ohio border shaped Union City’s unusual development as a divided twin city, with Indiana and Ohio incorporations meeting at a shared Main Street.
Getting There
U.S. Route 27 and U.S. Route 36 cross at Winchester, and State Road 32 and State Road 1 provide additional east-west and north-south links through the county.
- Muncie, Indiana — 20 miles west
- Richmond, Indiana — 25 miles south
- Dayton, Ohio — 45 miles east
- Indianapolis, Indiana — 75 miles southwest
The nearest commercial airport is Dayton International Airport in Ohio, roughly an hour’s drive from Winchester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Randolph County, Indiana?
It is in east-central Indiana, directly on the Ohio state line, east of Muncie.
What is the population of Randolph County?
24,502 people, per the 2020 census.
How big is Randolph County?
452.38 square miles (1,171.7 km2) of land.
What is the county seat of Randolph County?
Winchester is the county seat.
How many towns are in Randolph County?
Nine incorporated places — 2 cities and 7 towns — plus about two dozen unincorporated communities.
What ZIP codes are in Randolph County?
Winchester’s ZIP is 47394; other towns include Union City at 47390, Farmland at 47340, and Lynn at 47355.
Is Union City, Indiana the same as Union City, Ohio?
No. They are two separate incorporated cities that share a name and a Main Street on either side of the state line.
More counties in this state: Towns and villages in Indiana.