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Lapel, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46051

Madison County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,826
69/sq mi
$78,333
Median income
$204,600
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lapel pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46051 covers 41.0 square miles in Lapel, Madison County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,826 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46051 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,333 (6% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,157. Local economic indicators show a 5.3% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $204,600 (6% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,285 monthly, and 72.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 46051 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 46051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lapel, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46051.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46051, Lapel, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,826

Population

41.0

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46051?

39.3

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$78,333

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$38,157

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46051 ranks nationally

Lapel, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,333 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,252

Total Housing Units

1,190

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$204,600

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,285

Median Rent

1973

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

+22.7%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46051 have increased 22.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 140
2021 +14.7% 160
2022 +14.4% 184
2023 +7.2% 197
2024 +22.7% 242

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 57 business establishments in ZIP 46051, employing approximately 593 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,062,000.

57

Businesses

593

Employees

$36.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 19.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 14.0%
Construction 6 10.5%
Retail trade 6 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.8%
Finance and insurance 4 7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46051 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46051 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46060 Noblesville, IN 34,708 5.0 mi
46040 Fortville, IN 9,944 9.0 mi
46048 Ingalls, IN 2,406 7.3 mi
46011 Anderson, IN 16,770 6.2 mi
46064 Pendleton, IN 17,148 7.0 mi
46037 Fishers, IN 35,891 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

46012 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 19,414
46016 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 19,225
46013 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 17,876
46064 standard
Pendleton, IN
Pop: 17,148
46011 standard
Anderson, IN
Pop: 16,770
46036 standard
Elwood, IN
Pop: 11,663

Related Areas

Madison County Lapel, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46051 in? ▼
ZIP code 46051 (Lapel) is located in Madison County, Indiana. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46051? ▼
ZIP code 46051 in Lapel, IN has a population of 2,826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46051? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46051 is $78,333, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46051? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46051 is $204,600, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46051? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46051 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46051? ▼
ZIP code 46051 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46051? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46051 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46051? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46051 increased by 22.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 46051? ▼
In ZIP code 46051, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 46051? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46051 is 28.0 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 46051? ▼
In ZIP code 46051, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46051? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46051 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.