ZIP Code 46040
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Fortville · Madison County · Indiana
- Population
- 9,944
- Median income
- $147,500
- Median home value
- $435,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.4%
- Land area
- 86.2 sq mi
115/sq mi
▲ 93% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46040 in Fortville, Indiana has a population of 9,944. The median household income is $147,500, which is 93% above the national average. Median home value is $435,700, 57% above the US average. 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.2 square miles in Fortville, Madison County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,944 residents, producing a population density of 115 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 46040 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46040 sits at $147,500 (100% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $61,503. The poverty rate stands at 1.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $435,700 (125% above the state average) with median rent at $1,528 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 46040 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 46040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46040.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 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 46040, Fortville, 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
9,944
Population
86.2
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46040?
36.5
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
7.4%
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?
$147,500
Median Household Income
+100% vs state
$61,503
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 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?
5,535
Total Housing Units
5,476
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$435,700
Median Home Value
+125% vs state
$1,528
Median Rent
2004
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46040 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 181 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 214 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 226 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 246 |
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 293 business establishments in ZIP 46040, employing approximately 2,219 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,334,000.
293
Businesses
2,219
Employees
$104.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
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 46040 vs 46048 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46048 | Ingalls, IN | 2,406 | 2.6 mi |
| 46055 | Mccordsville, IN | 10,193 | 4.7 mi |
| 46051 | Lapel, IN | 2,826 | 9.0 mi |
| 46064 | Pendleton, IN | 17,148 | 6.1 mi |
| 46037 | Fishers, IN | 35,891 | 6.3 mi |
| 46236 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,294 | 7.5 mi |
| 46140 | Greenfield, IN | 38,543 | 9.2 mi |
| 46235 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,825 | 9.7 mi |
| 46060 | Noblesville, IN | 34,708 | 10.8 mi |
| 46229 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,262 | 12.2 mi |
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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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