Brownsburg, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46112
Hendricks County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,662
- 325/sq mi High-density area
- $112,565
- Median income Above-median income area
- $329,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brownsburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 325
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46112 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana, with 33,662 residents across 103.7 square miles, a density of 325 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46112 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,565 (53% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,165. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $329,400 (70% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,461.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hendricks County, so 46112 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 46112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brownsburg, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46112.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
110 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 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 46112, Brownsburg, 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
33,662
Population
103.7
Area (sq mi)
325
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46112?
37.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
6.8%
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?
$112,565
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$49,165
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46112 ranks nationally
Brownsburg, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$112,565 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,233housing units
16,233
Total Housing Units
15,717
Occupied Units
516
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,400
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,461
Median Rent
1999
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46112 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 153 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 223 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 221 |
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 934 business establishments in ZIP 46112, employing approximately 14,030 people with a combined annual payroll of $743,157,000.
934
Businesses
14,030
Employees
$743.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 105 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.0% |
| Information | 8 | 0.9% |
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 46112 vs 46167 →
ZIP 46112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46254
Indianapolis (46254)
38,095 residents
- 46224
Indianapolis (46224)
35,094 residents
- 46112
Brownsburg (46112)
33,662 residents
- 46123
Avon (46123)
31,754 residents
- 46268
Indianapolis (46268)
24,965 residents
- 46234
Indianapolis (46234)
24,810 residents
- 46077
Zionsville (46077)
24,512 residents
- 46214
Indianapolis (46214)
24,306 residents
- 46231 10,440
Indianapolis (46231)
10,440 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46112 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46077
Zionsville (46077)
$177,679 median income
- 46278
Indianapolis (46278)
$158,648 median income
- 46167
Pittsboro (46167)
$122,723 median income
- 46112
Brownsburg (46112)
$112,565 median income
- 46123
Avon (46123)
$103,485 median income
- 46234
Indianapolis (46234)
$83,190 median income
- 46231
Indianapolis (46231)
$71,825 median income
- 46268 $68,631
Indianapolis (46268)
$68,631 median income
- 46254 $60,287
Indianapolis (46254)
$60,287 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46112 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46167 | Pittsboro, IN | 6,336 | 4.7 mi |
| 46234 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,810 | 4.7 mi |
| 46278 | Indianapolis, IN | 8,197 | 5.0 mi |
| 46123 | Avon, IN | 31,754 | 7.1 mi |
| 46254 | Indianapolis, IN | 38,095 | 6.0 mi |
| 46214 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,306 | 7.1 mi |
| 46268 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,965 | 8.3 mi |
| 46224 | Indianapolis, IN | 35,094 | 8.2 mi |
| 46231 | Indianapolis, IN | 10,440 | 10.8 mi |
| 46077 | Zionsville, IN | 24,512 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46112, 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 (33,662 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 46112 in?
ZIP code 46112 (Brownsburg) is located in Hendricks County, Indiana. Hendricks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hendricks-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46112?
ZIP code 46112 in Brownsburg, IN has a population of 33,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46112?
The median household income in ZIP 46112 is $112,565, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46112?
The median home value in ZIP 46112 is $329,400, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46112 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46112?
ZIP code 46112 has 934 business establishments employing approximately 14,030 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46112 are: Other services (except public administration) (110), Construction (105), Retail trade (104). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46112 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 46112?
In ZIP code 46112, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 46112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46112 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46112?
In ZIP code 46112, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46112 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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