ZIP Code 46118
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Clayton · Hendricks County · Indiana
- Population
- 5,015
- Median income
- $78,298
- Median home value
- $276,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.9%
- Land area
- 141.3 sq mi
36/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46118 in Clayton, Indiana has a population of 5,015. The median household income is $78,298, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $276,900, 0% below the US average. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 141.3 square miles in Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,015 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 46118 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46118 sits at $78,298 (6% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,101. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $276,900 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $982 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hendricks County, so you can benchmark 46118 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 46118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46118.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 46118, Clayton, 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
5,015
Population
141.3
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46118?
39.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$78,298
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$36,101
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 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?
1,955
Total Housing Units
1,742
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,900
Median Home Value
+43% vs state
$982
Median Rent
1974
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46118 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 159 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 180 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 219 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 237 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 246 |
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 103 business establishments in ZIP 46118, employing approximately 2,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,836,000.
103
Businesses
2,657
Employees
$151.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 34.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 15.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 2.9% |
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 46118 vs 46157 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46157 | Monrovia, IN | 3,639 | 6.9 mi |
| 46103 | Amo, IN | 159 | 5.4 mi |
| 46122 | Danville, IN | 14,671 | 8.1 mi |
| 46180 | Stilesville, IN | 1,028 | 6.4 mi |
| 46168 | Plainfield, IN | 30,309 | 7.3 mi |
| 46121 | Coatesville, IN | 5,276 | 8.1 mi |
| 46158 | Mooresville, IN | 23,053 | 9.3 mi |
| 46123 | Avon, IN | 31,754 | 10.0 mi |
| 46125 | Eminence, IN | 51 | 11.1 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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