PlainZIP

Coatesville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46121

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

5,276
37/sq mi
$89,409
Median income
$275,700
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46121 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46121 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coatesville, Putnam County, Indiana, home to 5,276 residents across 141.1 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46121 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,409 (21% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,694. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $275,700 (42% above the state average), median rent at $1,250 a month, and owner-occupancy at 98.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Putnam County, letting you compare 46121 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 46121

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coatesville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46121.

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 46121, Coatesville, 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

5,276

Population

141.1

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46121?

34.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$89,409

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$42,694

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46121 ranks nationally

Coatesville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,409 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,258

Total Housing Units

2,079

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.0%
Renter 2.0%

$275,700

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,250

Median Rent

1991

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

-6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46121 have decreased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 166
2021 +9.2% 182
2022 +20.1% 218
2023 +28.3% 280
2024 -6.1% 263

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 54 business establishments in ZIP 46121, employing approximately 237 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,858,000.

54

Businesses

237

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 27.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 18.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 11.1%
Retail trade 4 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.4%
Finance and insurance 3 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46121 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 46121 ranks #2 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 46121 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 46121 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
46103 Amo, IN 159 3.2 mi
46128 Fillmore, IN 1,949 4.0 mi
46180 Stilesville, IN 1,028 6.2 mi
46118 Clayton, IN 5,015 8.1 mi
46122 Danville, IN 14,671 9.1 mi
46105 Bainbridge, IN 1,928 9.5 mi
46157 Monrovia, IN 3,639 11.4 mi
46172 Roachdale, IN 2,427 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

46135 standard
Greencastle, IN
Pop: 20,992
46120 standard
Cloverdale, IN
Pop: 5,954
46172 standard
Roachdale, IN
Pop: 2,427
46128 standard
Fillmore, IN
Pop: 1,949
46105 standard
Bainbridge, IN
Pop: 1,928
46171 standard
Reelsville, IN
Pop: 1,695

Related Areas

Putnam County Coatesville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46121 in? ▼
ZIP code 46121 (Coatesville) is located in Putnam County, Indiana. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46121? ▼
ZIP code 46121 in Coatesville, IN has a population of 5,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46121? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46121 is $89,409, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46121? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46121 is $275,700, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46121? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46121 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46121? ▼
ZIP code 46121 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46121? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46121 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46121? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46121 decreased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 46121? ▼
In ZIP code 46121, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 46121? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46121 is 30.3 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 46121? ▼
In ZIP code 46121, approximately 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46121? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46121 is 8.2% 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.