ZIP Code 46112
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Brownsburg · Hendricks County · Indiana
- Population
- 33,662
- Median income
- $112,565
- Median home value
- $329,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.9%
- Land area
- 103.7 sq mi
325/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46112 in Brownsburg, Indiana has a population of 33,662. The median household income is $112,565, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $329,400, 18% above the US average. 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46112 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.7 square miles in Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana. The area is home to 33,662 residents, producing a population density of 325 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 46112 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46112 sits at $112,565 (53% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $49,165. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $329,400 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,461 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hendricks County, so you can benchmark 46112 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 46112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$49,165
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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