ZIP Code 46039

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Forest · Clinton County · Indiana

Population
745

11/sq mi

Median home value
$123,500

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.8%

Median age 27.5

Land area
70.3 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46039 in Forest, Indiana has a population of 745. Median home value is $123,500, 56% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.3 square miles in Forest, Clinton County, Indiana. The area is home to 745 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 46039 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46039 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,672. The poverty rate stands at 26.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $123,500 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 46039 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 →

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 46039, Forest, 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

745

Population

70.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46039?

27.5

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,672

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

243

Total Housing Units

222

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$123,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,092

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 46039, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,000.

8

Businesses

6

Employees

$312K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 46039 vs 46979 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46979 Russiaville, IN 4,733 4.5 mi
46057 Michigantown, IN 1,179 4.1 mi
46049 Kempton, IN 850 6.9 mi
46915 Burlington, IN 679 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46039 in?
ZIP code 46039 (Forest) 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 46039?
ZIP code 46039 in Forest, IN has a population of 745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46039?
The median home value in ZIP 46039 is $123,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46039 is White at 98.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46039?
ZIP code 46039 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46039?
In ZIP code 46039, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46039?
In ZIP code 46039, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46039 is 26.0% 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 Forest, 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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