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Lebanon, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46052

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

22,060
48/sq mi
$68,930
Median income
$221,900
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46052 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana, with 22,060 residents across 460.5 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46052 reports a modest median household income of $68,930 (6% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,536. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $221,900 (15% above the state average), median rent at $977 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 46052 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 46052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebanon, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46052.

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 46052, Lebanon, 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

22,060

Population

460.5

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46052?

37.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$68,930

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,536

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46052 ranks nationally

Lebanon, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,930 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,006

Total Housing Units

9,738

Occupied Units

268

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$221,900

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$977

Median Rent

1976

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46052 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 157
2021 +8.1% 170
2022 +20.0% 203
2023 +7.4% 218
2024 +8.0% 236

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 605 business establishments in ZIP 46052, employing approximately 14,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $769,085,000.

605

Businesses

14,784

Employees

$769.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 79 13.1%
Construction 69 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 65 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 58 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 56 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 43 7.1%
Manufacturing 42 6.9%
Wholesale trade 39 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 5.3%
Finance and insurance 30 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Information 7 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 46052 vs 46075 →

ZIP 46052 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 46052 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46052 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 46052 ranks #3 of 3 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
46075 Whitestown, IN 2,913 6.7 mi
46071 Thorntown, IN 3,417 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

46077 standard
Zionsville, IN
Pop: 24,512
46071 standard
Thorntown, IN
Pop: 3,417
46147 standard
Jamestown, IN
Pop: 3,264
46075 standard
Whitestown, IN
Pop: 2,913

Related Areas

Boone County Lebanon, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46052 in? ▼
ZIP code 46052 (Lebanon) is located in Boone County, Indiana. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46052? ▼
ZIP code 46052 in Lebanon, IN has a population of 22,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46052? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46052 is $68,930, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46052? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46052 is $221,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46052? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46052 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46052? ▼
ZIP code 46052 has 605 business establishments employing approximately 14,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46052? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46052 are: Retail trade (79), Construction (69), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46052? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46052 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 46052? ▼
In ZIP code 46052, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 46052? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46052 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46052? ▼
In ZIP code 46052, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46052? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46052 is 6.6% 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.