ZIP Code 46072

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Tipton · Tipton County · Indiana

Population
9,324

32/sq mi

Median income
$72,375

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$180,100

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.1%

Median age 45.4

Land area
292.3 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46072 in Tipton, Indiana has a population of 9,324. The median household income is $72,375, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $180,100, 35% below the US average. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 292.3 square miles in Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,324 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 46072 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46072 sits at $72,375 (2% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,626. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $180,100 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $837 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Tipton County, so you can benchmark 46072 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 46072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46072.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46072, Tipton, 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

9,324

Population

292.3

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46072?

45.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$72,375

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$37,626

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,056

Total Housing Units

3,803

Occupied Units

253

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$180,100

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46072 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 142
2021 +9.7% 156
2022 +21.9% 190
2023 +2.8% 196
2024 +14.4% 224

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 241 business establishments in ZIP 46072, employing approximately 3,840 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,195,000.

241

Businesses

3,840

Employees

$201.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 15.3%
Construction 33 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 30 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 30 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 23 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.5%
Finance and insurance 16 6.6%
Manufacturing 15 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.2%
Wholesale trade 8 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%

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 46072 vs 46045 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46045 Goldsmith, IN 93 4.4 mi
46047 Hobbs, IN 43 6.3 mi
46031 Atlanta, IN 2,161 5.8 mi
46068 Sharpsville, IN 2,850 6.8 mi
46030 Arcadia, IN 3,308 8.5 mi
46076 Windfall, IN 1,696 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46072 in?
ZIP code 46072 (Tipton) 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 46072?
ZIP code 46072 in Tipton, IN has a population of 9,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46072?
The median household income in ZIP 46072 is $72,375, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46072?
The median home value in ZIP 46072 is $180,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46072 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46072?
ZIP code 46072 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 3,840 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46072 are: Retail trade (37), Construction (33), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46072 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 46072?
In ZIP code 46072, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 46072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46072 is 27.1 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 46072?
In ZIP code 46072, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46072 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tipton, IN

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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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