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Tipton, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46072

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

9,324
32/sq mi
$72,375
Median income
$180,100
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana, home to 9,324 residents across 292.3 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,375 (2% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,626. Poverty here runs at 12.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $180,100 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $837 monthly, and 74.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Tipton County, letting you compare 46072 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tipton, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,324

Population

292.3

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 46072 ranks nationally

Tipton, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,375 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 46072 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 46072 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 46072 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 46072 ranks #6 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Tipton County

46068 standard
Sharpsville, IN
Pop: 2,850
46076 standard
Windfall, IN
Pop: 1,696
46049 standard
Kempton, IN
Pop: 850
46045 standard
Goldsmith, IN
Pop: 93
46047 standard
Hobbs, IN
Pop: 43

Related Areas

Tipton County Tipton, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.