ZIP Code 46011
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Anderson · Madison County · Indiana
- Population
- 16,770
- Median income
- $76,391
- Median home value
- $178,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.1%
- Land area
- 193.6 sq mi
87/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46011 in Anderson, Indiana has a population of 16,770. The median household income is $76,391, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $178,700, 36% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.6 square miles in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. The area is home to 16,770 residents, producing a population density of 87 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46011 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46011 sits at $76,391 (4% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $40,039. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $178,700 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,040 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 46011 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,039
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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