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Anderson, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46013

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

17,876
319/sq mi
$49,310
Median income
$149,200
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anderson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
319
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46013 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46013 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, home to 17,876 residents across 56.0 square miles, a density of 319 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46013 reports a modest median household income of $49,310 (33% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,783. Poverty here runs at 19.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. Housing costs here run $149,200 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $916 a month; 65.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, 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 46013 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 46013

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46013.

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 46013, 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

17,876

Population

56.0

Area (sq mi)

319

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46013?

42.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 9.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$49,310

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$32,783

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46013 ranks nationally

Anderson, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,310 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,291

Total Housing Units

8,730

Occupied Units

561

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$149,200

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$916

Median Rent

1969

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46013 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 124
2021 +14.7% 142
2022 +17.3% 167
2023 +12.6% 188
2024 -0.6% 187

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 447 business establishments in ZIP 46013, employing approximately 8,074 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,163,000.

447

Businesses

8,074

Employees

$308.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 96 21.5%
Accommodation and food services 55 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 52 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 44 9.8%
Finance and insurance 30 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.8%
Construction 24 5.4%
Wholesale trade 24 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 4.7%
Manufacturing 17 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.7%
Information 7 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.3%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 46013 vs 46016 →

ZIP 46013 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 46013 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 46013 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 46013 ranks #8 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 3.4 mi
46017 Anderson, IN 6,025 4.1 mi
46064 Pendleton, IN 17,148 5.8 mi
46056 Markleville, IN 2,246 6.2 mi
46012 Anderson, IN 19,414 7.5 mi
46011 Anderson, IN 16,770 7.0 mi
46048 Ingalls, IN 2,406 9.2 mi
47384 Shirley, IN 2,000 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

46012 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 19,414
46016 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 19,225
46064 standard
Pendleton, IN
Pop: 17,148
46011 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 16,770
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 46013 in? ▼
ZIP code 46013 (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 46013? ▼
ZIP code 46013 in Anderson, IN has a population of 17,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46013? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46013 is $49,310, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46013? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46013 is $149,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46013? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46013 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46013? ▼
ZIP code 46013 has 447 business establishments employing approximately 8,074 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46013? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46013 are: Retail trade (96), Accommodation and food services (55), Health care and social assistance (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46013? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46013 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 46013? ▼
In ZIP code 46013, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 46013? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46013 is 26.8 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 46013? ▼
In ZIP code 46013, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46013? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46013 is 19.1% 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.