ZIP Code 46050

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Kirklin · Clinton County · Indiana

Population
1,706

14/sq mi

Median income
$74,531

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,400

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.5%

Median age 46.4

Land area
118.5 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46050 in Kirklin, Indiana has a population of 1,706. The median household income is $74,531, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $164,400, 41% below the US average. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46050 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.5 square miles in Kirklin, Clinton County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,706 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 46050 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46050 sits at $74,531 (1% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,397. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $164,400 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $952 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46050 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 46050 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 46050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46050.

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 46050, Kirklin, 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

1,706

Population

118.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46050?

46.4

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$74,531

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$35,397

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

870

Total Housing Units

763

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$164,400

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1941

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+25.2%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46050 have increased 25.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +20.4% 189
2021 +2.3% 194
2022 +20.1% 233
2023 +6.5% 248
2024 +25.2% 310

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 29 business establishments in ZIP 46050, employing approximately 125 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,824,000.

29

Businesses

125

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 17.2%
Construction 4 13.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 13.8%
Manufacturing 3 10.3%
Wholesale trade 3 10.3%

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 46050 vs 46057 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46057 Michigantown, IN 1,179 9.2 mi
46069 Sheridan, IN 6,664 7.8 mi
46049 Kempton, IN 850 9.3 mi
46041 Frankfort, IN 23,891 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46050 in?
ZIP code 46050 (Kirklin) 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 46050?
ZIP code 46050 in Kirklin, IN has a population of 1,706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46050?
The median household income in ZIP 46050 is $74,531, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46050?
The median home value in ZIP 46050 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46050 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46050?
ZIP code 46050 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46050 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46050?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46050 increased by 25.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 46050?
In ZIP code 46050, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 46050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46050 is 32.2 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 46050?
In ZIP code 46050, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46050 is 12.2% 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 Kirklin, 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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