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 Moderate-density area
- $70,962
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46001 (Alexandria, IN) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.6 in 2023 to 175.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,685. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,700 (20% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 46001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 46001?
38.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,685
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46001 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Alexandria, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,962 Top 50% higher than 50% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,088housing units
5,088
Total Housing Units
4,226
Occupied Units
862
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46001 vs 46063 →
ZIP 46001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46012
Anderson (46012)
19,414 residents
- 46011
Anderson (46011)
16,770 residents
- 46001
Alexandria (46001)
10,459 residents
- 47396 7,030
Yorktown (47396)
7,030 residents
- 47334 3,263
Daleville (47334)
3,263 residents
- 46044 2,965
Frankton (46044)
2,965 residents
- 47342 2,693
Gaston (47342)
2,693 residents
- 46070 2,351
Summitville (46070)
2,351 residents
- 46063 401
Orestes (46063)
401 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46001 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46044
Frankton (46044)
$81,402 median income
- 47396
Yorktown (47396)
$78,125 median income
- 46011
Anderson (46011)
$76,391 median income
- 47342
Gaston (47342)
$75,030 median income
- 47334
Daleville (47334)
$71,815 median income
- 46001
Alexandria (46001)
$70,962 median income
- 46012
Anderson (46012)
$58,041 median income
- 46070
Summitville (46070)
$57,667 median income
- 46063
Orestes (46063)
$48,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46001, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,459 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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