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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
$112,565
Median income
$329,400
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $49,165. Poverty here runs at 6.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Housing costs here run $329,400 for a typical home value (70% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,461 a month; 81.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hendricks County, letting you compare 46112 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 46112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brownsburg, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46112.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46112?

37.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 10.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

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

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$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 46112 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 46112 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46112 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 46112 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hendricks County

46123 standard
Avon, IN
Pop: 31,754
46168 standard
Plainfield, IN
Pop: 30,309
46122 standard
Danville, IN
Pop: 14,671
46167 standard
Pittsboro, IN
Pop: 6,336
46118 standard
Clayton, IN
Pop: 5,015
46149 standard
Lizton, IN
Pop: 1,890

Related Areas

Hendricks County Brownsburg, IN Indiana

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.

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