Thorntown, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46071
Boone County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,417
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $240,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thorntown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46071 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 46071 (Thorntown, IN) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.7 in 2023 to 228.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46071 covers 179.8 square miles in Thorntown, Boone County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,417 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,000 (15% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,760. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $240,200 (24% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $896.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Boone County, so 46071 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 46071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thorntown, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46071.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 46071, Thorntown, 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
3,417
Population
179.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46071?
43.0
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
1.1%
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?
$85,000
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$45,760
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46071 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Thorntown, 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)
$85,000 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,268housing units
1,268
Total Housing Units
1,120
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,200
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$896
Median Rent
1957
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46071 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 155 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 176 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 206 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 207 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 228 |
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 46071, employing approximately 400 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,056,000.
68
Businesses
400
Employees
$17.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.4% |
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 46071 vs 46035 →
ZIP 46071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46052
Lebanon (46052)
22,060 residents
- 46071 3,417
Thorntown (46071)
3,417 residents
- 46147 3,264
Jamestown (46147)
3,264 residents
- 47940 1,433
Darlington (47940)
1,433 residents
- 46035 1,113
Colfax (46035)
1,113 residents
- 47930 1,094
Clarks Hill (47930)
1,094 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46071 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46071
Thorntown (46071)
$85,000 median income
- 46147
Jamestown (46147)
$80,707 median income
- 46035
Colfax (46035)
$73,357 median income
- 47940
Darlington (47940)
$70,711 median income
- 46052
Lebanon (46052)
$68,930 median income
- 47930
Clarks Hill (47930)
$60,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46071 ranks the highest 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 46071, 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 (3,417 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 46071 in?
ZIP code 46071 (Thorntown) 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 46071?
ZIP code 46071 in Thorntown, IN has a population of 3,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46071?
The median household income in ZIP 46071 is $85,000, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46071?
The median home value in ZIP 46071 is $240,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46071 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46071?
ZIP code 46071 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46071 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46071 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 46071?
In ZIP code 46071, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 46071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46071 is 27.0 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 46071?
In ZIP code 46071, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46071 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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