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 Moderate-density area
- $89,409
- Median income Above-median income area
- $275,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46121 (Coatesville, IN) fell -6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.9 in 2023 to 262.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,694. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $275,700 (42% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 98.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,250.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 46121 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 46121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coatesville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46121.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46121?
34.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$89,409
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$42,694
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46121 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Coatesville, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,409 Top 18% higher than 82% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,258housing units
2,258
Total Housing Units
2,079
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,700
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46122
Danville (46122)
14,671 residents
- 46121 5,276
Coatesville (46121)
5,276 residents
- 46118 5,015
Clayton (46118)
5,015 residents
- 46157 3,639
Monrovia (46157)
3,639 residents
- 46172 2,427
Roachdale (46172)
2,427 residents
- 46128 1,949
Fillmore (46128)
1,949 residents
- 46105 1,928
Bainbridge (46105)
1,928 residents
- 46180 1,028
Stilesville (46180)
1,028 residents
- 46103 159
Amo (46103)
159 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46121 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46121 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46122
Danville (46122)
$99,531 median income
- 46103
Amo (46103)
$93,750 median income
- 46180
Stilesville (46180)
$90,208 median income
- 46121
Coatesville (46121)
$89,409 median income
- 46105
Bainbridge (46105)
$87,736 median income
- 46128
Fillmore (46128)
$86,466 median income
- 46157
Monrovia (46157)
$86,250 median income
- 46172
Roachdale (46172)
$85,912 median income
- 46118
Clayton (46118)
$78,298 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46121, 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 (5,276 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 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.
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