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Anderson, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46017

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

6,025
135/sq mi
$75,011
Median income
$152,800
Median home value
19.0%
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 45%
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
135
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46017 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, home to 6,025 residents across 44.8 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,011 (2% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,321. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $152,800 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $980 monthly, and 83.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 46017 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 46017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anderson, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46017.

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 46017, 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

6,025

Population

44.8

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46017?

45.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$75,011

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$34,321

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46017 ranks nationally

Anderson, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,011 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,280

Total Housing Units

2,189

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$152,800

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$980

Median Rent

1968

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)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46017 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 124
2021 +17.8% 146
2022 +17.2% 172
2023 +10.0% 189
2024 +7.1% 202

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 91 business establishments in ZIP 46017, employing approximately 792 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,117,000.

91

Businesses

792

Employees

$34.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 15 16.5%
Construction 12 13.2%
Retail trade 12 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.5%
Finance and insurance 4 4.4%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%
Educational services 3 3.3%

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 46017 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 46017 ranks #6 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 46017 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 46017 ranks #3 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
46012 Anderson, IN 19,414 5.3 mi
46013 Anderson, IN 17,876 4.1 mi
46016 Anderson, IN 19,225 4.3 mi
46056 Markleville, IN 2,246 6.8 mi
47334 Daleville, IN 3,263 5.2 mi
47356 Middletown, IN 5,781 6.2 mi
47396 Yorktown, IN 7,030 9.3 mi
46064 Pendleton, IN 17,148 9.7 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
46011 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 16,770
46036 standard
Elwood, IN
Pop: 11,663

Related Areas

Madison County Anderson, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46017 in? ▼
ZIP code 46017 (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 46017? ▼
ZIP code 46017 in Anderson, IN has a population of 6,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46017 is $75,011, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46017 is $152,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46017 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46017? ▼
ZIP code 46017 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 792 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46017 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (12), Retail trade (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46017 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 46017? ▼
In ZIP code 46017, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 46017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46017 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46017? ▼
In ZIP code 46017, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46017 is 7.3% 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.