ZIP Code 46035

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Colfax · Clinton County · Indiana

Population
1,113

18/sq mi

Median income
$73,357

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,700

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.1%

Median age 35.9

Land area
62.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46035 in Colfax, Indiana has a population of 1,113. The median household income is $73,357, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $164,700, 41% below the US average. 5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.2 square miles in Colfax, Clinton County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,113 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 46035 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46035 sits at $73,357 (0% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,618. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $164,700 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $821 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 46035 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 46035

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46035.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46035, Colfax, 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

1,113

Population

62.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46035?

35.9

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$73,357

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$27,618

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.1%

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

What does housing look like?

535

Total Housing Units

482

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$164,700

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 46035, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,750,000.

16

Businesses

58

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 25.0%
Construction 3 18.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 18.8%

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 46035 vs 47930 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47930 Clarks Hill, IN 1,094 4.7 mi
47940 Darlington, IN 1,433 6.2 mi
46071 Thorntown, IN 3,417 6.1 mi
47983 Stockwell, IN 347 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46035 in?
ZIP code 46035 (Colfax) is located in Clinton County, Indiana. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46035?
ZIP code 46035 in Colfax, IN has a population of 1,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46035?
The median household income in ZIP 46035 is $73,357, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46035?
The median home value in ZIP 46035 is $164,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46035 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46035?
ZIP code 46035 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46035 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46035?
In ZIP code 46035, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.1% 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 46035?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46035 is 29.5 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 46035?
In ZIP code 46035, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46035 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Colfax, IN

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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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