Sharpsville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46068
Tipton County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,850
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,708
- Median income Above-median income area
- $189,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sharpsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46068 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46068 (Sharpsville, IN) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.9 in 2023 to 189.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46068 covers 117.3 square miles in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,850 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46068 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,708 (34% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,031. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 1.0%. Median home value is $189,700 (2% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $955; 92.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Tipton County, so 46068 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 46068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sharpsville, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,031
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46068 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Sharpsville, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,708 Top 11% higher than 89% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,027housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46068 vs 46902 →
ZIP 46068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46901
Kokomo (46901)
37,633 residents
- 46902
Kokomo (46902)
35,697 residents
- 46072 9,324
Tipton (46072)
9,324 residents
- 46068 2,850
Sharpsville (46068)
2,850 residents
- 46049 850
Kempton (46049)
850 residents
- 46045 93
Goldsmith (46045)
93 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46068 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46045
Goldsmith (46045)
$160,912 median income
- 46068
Sharpsville (46068)
$98,708 median income
- 46049
Kempton (46049)
$83,594 median income
- 46072
Tipton (46072)
$72,375 median income
- 46902 $62,126
Kokomo (46902)
$62,126 median income
- 46901 $60,495
Kokomo (46901)
$60,495 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46068 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46068, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,850 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46068 in?
ZIP code 46068 (Sharpsville) 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 46068?
ZIP code 46068 in Sharpsville, IN has a population of 2,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46068?
The median household income in ZIP 46068 is $98,708, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46068?
The median home value in ZIP 46068 is $189,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46068 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46068?
ZIP code 46068 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46068 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46068 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 46068?
In ZIP code 46068, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 46068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46068 is 26.7 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 46068?
In ZIP code 46068, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46068 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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