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Greencastle, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46135

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

20,992
49/sq mi
$73,677
Median income
$225,600
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46135 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, with 20,992 residents across 431.0 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46135 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,677 (0% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,024. Poverty here runs at 8.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Housing costs here run $225,600 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $918 a month; 64.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 46135 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 46135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greencastle, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46135.

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 46135, Greencastle, 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

20,992

Population

431.0

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46135?

36.4

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$73,677

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$31,024

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46135 ranks nationally

Greencastle, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,677 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,197

Total Housing Units

6,621

Occupied Units

576

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$225,600

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$918

Median Rent

1974

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46135 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 144
2021 +12.6% 163
2022 +17.1% 190
2023 +10.3% 210
2024 +5.6% 222

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 462 business establishments in ZIP 46135, employing approximately 9,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,246,000.

462

Businesses

9,815

Employees

$446.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 71 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 67 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 57 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 55 11.9%
Construction 42 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 6.7%
Finance and insurance 30 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.7%
Manufacturing 15 3.3%
Information 7 1.5%
Wholesale trade 6 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.3%
Educational services 5 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.7%

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 46135 vs 46128 →

ZIP 46135 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 46135 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 46135 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 46135 ranks #4 of 5 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
46128 Fillmore, IN 1,949 8.0 mi
46105 Bainbridge, IN 1,928 8.5 mi
46171 Reelsville, IN 1,695 9.4 mi
46120 Cloverdale, IN 5,954 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

46120 standard
Cloverdale, IN
Pop: 5,954
46121 standard
Coatesville, IN
Pop: 5,276
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 Greencastle, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46135 in? ▼
ZIP code 46135 (Greencastle) 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 46135? ▼
ZIP code 46135 in Greencastle, IN has a population of 20,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46135 is $73,677, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46135 is $225,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46135 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46135? ▼
ZIP code 46135 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 9,815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46135 are: Retail trade (71), Health care and social assistance (67), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46135 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 46135? ▼
In ZIP code 46135, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 46135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46135 is 22.5 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 46135? ▼
In ZIP code 46135, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46135 is 8.8% 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.