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 Moderate-density area
- $76,391
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46011 (Anderson, IN) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.4 in 2023 to 203.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,039. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $178,700 (8% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,040; 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 46011 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 46011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46011.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 18
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46011?
45.6
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.2%
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?
$76,391
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$40,039
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46011 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Anderson, 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)
$76,391 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
7,283housing units
7,283
Total Housing Units
6,685
Occupied Units
598
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46011 vs 46016 →
ZIP 46011 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
- 46016
Anderson (46016)
19,225 residents
- 46013
Anderson (46013)
17,876 residents
- 46064
Pendleton (46064)
17,148 residents
- 46011
Anderson (46011)
16,770 residents
- 46001
Alexandria (46001)
10,459 residents
- 46044 2,965
Frankton (46044)
2,965 residents
- 46051 2,826
Lapel (46051)
2,826 residents
- 46063 401
Orestes (46063)
401 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46011 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46064
Pendleton (46064)
$94,609 median income
- 46044
Frankton (46044)
$81,402 median income
- 46051
Lapel (46051)
$78,333 median income
- 46011
Anderson (46011)
$76,391 median income
- 46001
Alexandria (46001)
$70,962 median income
- 46012
Anderson (46012)
$58,041 median income
- 46013
Anderson (46013)
$49,310 median income
- 46063
Orestes (46063)
$48,750 median income
- 46016 $36,029
Anderson (46016)
$36,029 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46011, 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 (16,770 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 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.
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