ZIP Code 46049

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Kempton · Tipton County · Indiana

Population
850

12/sq mi

Median income
$83,594

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,600

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.0%

Median age 47.7

Land area
69.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46049 in Kempton, Indiana has a population of 850. The median household income is $83,594, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $158,600, 43% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.7 square miles in Kempton, Tipton County, Indiana. The area is home to 850 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 46049 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46049 sits at $83,594 (14% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,631. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $158,600 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $829 per month, and 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Tipton County, so you can benchmark 46049 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 46049, Kempton, 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

850

Population

69.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46049?

47.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
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 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$83,594

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$35,631

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

402

Total Housing Units

307

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$158,600

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$829

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 46049, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,412,000.

5

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.4M

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 46049 vs 46045 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46045 Goldsmith, IN 93 3.8 mi
46039 Forest, IN 745 6.9 mi
46068 Sharpsville, IN 2,850 7.8 mi
46979 Russiaville, IN 4,733 9.6 mi
46050 Kirklin, IN 1,706 9.3 mi
46902 Kokomo, IN 35,697 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46049 in?
ZIP code 46049 (Kempton) is located in Tipton County, Indiana. Tipton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tipton-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46049?
ZIP code 46049 in Kempton, IN has a population of 850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46049?
The median household income in ZIP 46049 is $83,594, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46049?
The median home value in ZIP 46049 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46049 is White at 98.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46049?
ZIP code 46049 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46049?
In ZIP code 46049, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 46049?
In ZIP code 46049, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46049 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 Kempton, 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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