PlainZIP

Fairland, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46126

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

4,668
55/sq mi
$70,607
Median income
$263,300
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46126 covers 84.6 square miles in Fairland, Shelby County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,668 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46126 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,607 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $43,837. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $263,300 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $988 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Shelby County, letting you compare 46126 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 46126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairland, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46126.

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 46126, Fairland, 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

4,668

Population

84.6

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46126?

43.0

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$70,607

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$43,837

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46126 ranks nationally

Fairland, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,607 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,794

Total Housing Units

1,745

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$263,300

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1970

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

-4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46126 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 151
2021 +7.8% 163
2022 +18.1% 192
2023 +13.3% 217
2024 -4.6% 208

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 70 business establishments in ZIP 46126, employing approximately 633 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,799,000.

70

Businesses

633

Employees

$34.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 11 15.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 12.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.1%
Retail trade 4 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.7%
Manufacturing 3 4.3%

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 46126 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 46126 ranks #5 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 46126 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 46126 ranks #6 of 8 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
46110 Boggstown, IN 500 4.2 mi
46130 Fountaintown, IN 2,508 4.7 mi
46163 New Palestine, IN 11,963 7.5 mi
46259 Indianapolis, IN 11,617 5.7 mi
46162 Needham, IN 458 5.9 mi
46176 Shelbyville, IN 27,816 8.9 mi
46239 Indianapolis, IN 25,345 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

46176 standard
Shelbyville, IN
Pop: 27,816
46161 standard
Morristown, IN
Pop: 2,655
46130 standard
Fountaintown, IN
Pop: 2,508
46182 standard
Waldron, IN
Pop: 1,927
47234 standard
Flat Rock, IN
Pop: 1,379
46110 standard
Boggstown, IN
Pop: 500

Related Areas

Shelby County Fairland, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46126 in? ▼
ZIP code 46126 (Fairland) is located in Shelby County, Indiana. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46126? ▼
ZIP code 46126 in Fairland, IN has a population of 4,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46126? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46126 is $70,607, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46126? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46126 is $263,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46126? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46126 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46126? ▼
ZIP code 46126 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46126? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46126 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (11), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46126? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46126 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 46126? ▼
In ZIP code 46126, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 46126? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46126 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46126? ▼
In ZIP code 46126, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46126? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46126 is 7.6% 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.