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Alexandria, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46001

Madison County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,459
55/sq mi
$70,962
Median income
$154,700
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, home to 10,459 residents across 191.2 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,962 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,685. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $154,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $831 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46001, plus 6 more within Madison County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 46001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46001, Alexandria, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,459

Population

191.2

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46001?

38.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,962

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$38,685

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46001 ranks nationally

Alexandria, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,962 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,088

Total Housing Units

4,226

Occupied Units

862

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$154,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$831

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46001 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 122
2021 +13.7% 139
2022 +16.7% 162
2023 +11.0% 180
2024 -2.5% 175

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 186 business establishments in ZIP 46001, employing approximately 1,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,218,000.

186

Businesses

1,539

Employees

$66.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 29 15.6%
Retail trade 23 12.4%
Construction 21 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 19 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.6%
Finance and insurance 15 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 7.0%
Manufacturing 11 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.1%
Wholesale trade 3 1.6%
Information 3 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46001 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46001 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46063 Orestes, IN 401 3.7 mi
46070 Summitville, IN 2,351 6.3 mi
46012 Anderson, IN 19,414 7.2 mi
46044 Frankton, IN 2,965 7.5 mi
47396 Yorktown, IN 7,030 8.6 mi
47342 Gaston, IN 2,693 9.2 mi
46011 Anderson, IN 16,770 10.1 mi
47334 Daleville, IN 3,263 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

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Pop: 19,414
46016 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 19,225
46013 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 17,876
46064 standard
Pendleton, IN
Pop: 17,148
46011 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 16,770
46036 standard
Elwood, IN
Pop: 11,663

Related Areas

Madison County Alexandria, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46001 in? ▼
ZIP code 46001 (Alexandria) is located in Madison County, Indiana. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46001? ▼
ZIP code 46001 in Alexandria, IN has a population of 10,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46001 is $70,962, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46001 is $154,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46001 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46001? ▼
ZIP code 46001 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 1,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46001 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (23), Construction (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46001 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46001? ▼
In ZIP code 46001, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46001 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46001? ▼
In ZIP code 46001, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46001 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.