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Anderson, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46011

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

16,770
87/sq mi
$76,391
Median income
$178,700
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46011 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, home to 16,770 residents across 193.6 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,391 (4% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $40,039. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $178,700 (8% below the state average), median rent at $1,040 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 46011 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46011.

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 46011, Anderson, 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

16,770

Population

193.6

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46011?

45.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 9.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$76,391

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$40,039

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46011 ranks nationally

Anderson, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,391 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,283

Total Housing Units

6,685

Occupied Units

598

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$178,700

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,040

Median Rent

1962

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46011 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 134
2021 +11.4% 149
2022 +18.6% 177
2023 +7.0% 189
2024 +7.1% 203

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 224 business establishments in ZIP 46011, employing approximately 6,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,029,000.

224

Businesses

6,016

Employees

$360.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 48 21.4%
Construction 30 13.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 11.2%
Retail trade 19 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 6.3%
Manufacturing 13 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 5.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 4.0%
Information 6 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.8%
Wholesale trade 3 1.3%
Finance and insurance 3 1.3%

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 46011 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 46011 ranks #5 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 46011 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 46011 ranks #4 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
46016 Anderson, IN 19,225 4.7 mi
46044 Frankton, IN 2,965 5.9 mi
46051 Lapel, IN 2,826 6.2 mi
46064 Pendleton, IN 17,148 10.0 mi
46012 Anderson, IN 19,414 7.4 mi
46013 Anderson, IN 17,876 7.0 mi
46063 Orestes, IN 401 10.1 mi
46001 Alexandria, IN 10,459 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

46012 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 19,414
46016 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 19,225
46013 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 17,876
46064 standard
Pendleton, IN
Pop: 17,148
46036 standard
Elwood, IN
Pop: 11,663
46001 standard
Alexandria, IN
Pop: 10,459

Related Areas

Madison County Anderson, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46011 in? ▼
ZIP code 46011 (Anderson) 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 46011? ▼
ZIP code 46011 in Anderson, IN has a population of 16,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46011 is $76,391, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46011 is $178,700, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46011 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46011? ▼
ZIP code 46011 has 224 business establishments employing approximately 6,016 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46011 are: Health care and social assistance (48), Construction (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46011 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 46011? ▼
In ZIP code 46011, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 46011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46011 is 26.6 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 46011? ▼
In ZIP code 46011, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46011 is 10.2% 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.