PlainZIP

Greenwood, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46142

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

30,413
785/sq mi
$89,001
Median income
$287,000
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenwood pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
785
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46142 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46142 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, with 30,413 residents across 38.8 square miles, a density of 785 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46142 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,001 (21% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $45,200. Poverty here runs at 7.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. Housing costs here run $287,000 for a typical home value (48% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,129 a month; 70.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 46142 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Johnson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46142

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenwood, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46142.

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 46142, Greenwood, 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

30,413

Population

38.8

Area (sq mi)

785

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46142?

40.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$89,001

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$45,200

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46142 ranks nationally

Greenwood, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,001 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,221

Total Housing Units

13,569

Occupied Units

652

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$287,000

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,129

Median Rent

1982

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46142 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 147
2021 +13.4% 167
2022 +17.6% 197
2023 +6.4% 209
2024 +0.5% 210

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 1,041 business establishments in ZIP 46142, employing approximately 11,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $417,139,000.

1,041

Businesses

11,582

Employees

$417.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 223 21.4%
Accommodation and food services 126 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 125 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 117 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 8.4%
Finance and insurance 85 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 7.3%
Construction 69 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.4%
Wholesale trade 19 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.7%
Information 13 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Manufacturing 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 46142 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 46142 ranks #4 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 46142 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 46142 ranks #5 of 9 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
46217 Indianapolis, IN 29,358 3.7 mi
46143 Greenwood, IN 48,555 3.6 mi
46227 Indianapolis, IN 57,086 4.5 mi
46221 Indianapolis, IN 26,393 5.9 mi
46225 Indianapolis, IN 7,319 8.3 mi
46106 Bargersville, IN 5,928 7.6 mi
46183 West Newton, IN 82 6.0 mi
46113 Camby, IN 14,063 6.9 mi
46237 Indianapolis, IN 39,624 6.5 mi
46184 Whiteland, IN 11,806 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

46143 standard
Greenwood, IN
Pop: 48,555
46131 standard
Franklin, IN
Pop: 31,036
46184 standard
Whiteland, IN
Pop: 11,806
46124 standard
Edinburgh, IN
Pop: 8,127
46106 standard
Bargersville, IN
Pop: 5,928
46181 standard
Trafalgar, IN
Pop: 4,832

Related Areas

Johnson County Greenwood, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46142 in? ▼
ZIP code 46142 (Greenwood) is located in Johnson County, Indiana. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46142? ▼
ZIP code 46142 in Greenwood, IN has a population of 30,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46142? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46142 is $89,001, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46142? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46142 is $287,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46142? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46142 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46142? ▼
ZIP code 46142 has 1,041 business establishments employing approximately 11,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46142? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46142 are: Retail trade (223), Accommodation and food services (126), Health care and social assistance (125). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46142? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46142 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 46142? ▼
In ZIP code 46142, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% 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 46142? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46142 is 24.2 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 46142? ▼
In ZIP code 46142, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46142? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46142 is 7.4% 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.