ZIP Code 46121

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Coatesville · Putnam County · Indiana

Population
5,276

37/sq mi

Median income
$89,409

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$275,700

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.9%

Median age 34.5

Land area
141.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46121 in Coatesville, Indiana has a population of 5,276. The median household income is $89,409, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $275,700, 1% below the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 141.1 square miles in Coatesville, Putnam County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,276 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 46121 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46121 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $275,700 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 46121 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 46121

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,276

Population

141.1

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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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46105 Bainbridge, IN 1,928 9.5 mi
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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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Official Data Resources for Coatesville, IN

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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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