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Danville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46122

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

14,671
64/sq mi
$99,531
Median income
$304,900
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46122 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana, home to 14,671 residents across 228.2 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46122 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,531 (35% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,129. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Housing costs here run $304,900 for a typical home value (58% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,153 a month; 79.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46122, plus 6 more within Hendricks County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 46122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46122.

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 46122, Danville, 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

14,671

Population

228.2

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46122?

40.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$99,531

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$44,129

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46122 ranks nationally

Danville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,531 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,886

Total Housing Units

6,598

Occupied Units

288

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$304,900

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,153

Median Rent

1988

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46122 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 158
2021 +10.1% 174
2022 +17.8% 206
2023 +11.2% 229
2024 +0.2% 229

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 355 business establishments in ZIP 46122, employing approximately 5,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $324,095,000.

355

Businesses

5,590

Employees

$324.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 41 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 40 11.3%
Retail trade 36 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.8%
Manufacturing 16 4.5%
Finance and insurance 16 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.7%
Wholesale trade 9 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.5%
Information 5 1.4%
Educational services 4 1.1%

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 46122 vs 46149 →

ZIP 46122 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 46122 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46122 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 46122 ranks #2 of 7 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
46149 Lizton, IN 1,890 8.1 mi
46118 Clayton, IN 5,015 8.1 mi
46103 Amo, IN 159 6.5 mi
46165 North Salem, IN 1,498 7.4 mi
46167 Pittsboro, IN 6,336 8.5 mi
46121 Coatesville, IN 5,276 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hendricks County

46112 standard
Brownsburg, IN
Pop: 33,662
46123 standard
Avon, IN
Pop: 31,754
46168 standard
Plainfield, IN
Pop: 30,309
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 Danville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46122 in? ▼
ZIP code 46122 (Danville) 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 46122? ▼
ZIP code 46122 in Danville, IN has a population of 14,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46122? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46122 is $99,531, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46122? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46122 is $304,900, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46122? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46122 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46122? ▼
ZIP code 46122 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 5,590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46122? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46122 are: Construction (51), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46122? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46122 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 46122? ▼
In ZIP code 46122, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 46122? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46122 is 28.1 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 46122? ▼
In ZIP code 46122, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46122? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46122 is 3.4% 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.