ZIP Code 46068
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Sharpsville · Tipton County · Indiana
- Population
- 2,850
- Median income
- $98,708
- Median home value
- $189,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.3%
- Land area
- 117.3 sq mi
24/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.7
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46068 in Sharpsville, Indiana has a population of 2,850. The median household income is $98,708, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $189,700, 32% below the US average. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.3 square miles in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,850 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 46068 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46068 sits at $98,708 (34% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,031. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $189,700 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $955 per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Tipton County, so you can benchmark 46068 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 46068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46068.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 46068, Sharpsville, 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
2,850
Population
117.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46068?
44.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$98,708
Median Household Income
+34% vs state
$38,031
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 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?
1,027
Total Housing Units
985
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
$955
Median Rent
1968
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46068 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 124 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 141 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 170 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 183 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 189 |
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 37 business establishments in ZIP 46068, employing approximately 356 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,325,000.
37
Businesses
356
Employees
$17.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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