ZIP Code 46148

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Knightstown · Henry County · Indiana

Population
5,097

39/sq mi

Median income
$63,914

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$186,800

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.5%

Median age 41

Land area
132.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46148 in Knightstown, Indiana has a population of 5,097. The median household income is $63,914, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $186,800, 33% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46148 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.4 square miles in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,097 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 46148 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46148 sits at $63,914 (13% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,357. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $186,800 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $952 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46148 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 46148 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 46148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46148.

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 46148, Knightstown, 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

5,097

Population

132.4

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46148?

41.0

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$63,914

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$33,357

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,099

Total Housing Units

1,891

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$186,800

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1961

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

+14.0%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46148 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 132
2021 +10.3% 146
2022 +16.5% 170
2023 -0.0% 170
2024 +14.0% 194

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 112 business establishments in ZIP 46148, employing approximately 933 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,592,000.

112

Businesses

933

Employees

$35.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 17.0%
Construction 16 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 13 11.6%
Manufacturing 12 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.3%
Finance and insurance 6 5.4%
Wholesale trade 5 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.6%
Information 3 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46148 in?
ZIP code 46148 (Knightstown) is located in Henry County, Indiana. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46148?
ZIP code 46148 in Knightstown, IN has a population of 5,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46148?
The median household income in ZIP 46148 is $63,914, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46148?
The median home value in ZIP 46148 is $186,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46148?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46148 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46148?
ZIP code 46148 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 933 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46148?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46148 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46148?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46148 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 46148?
In ZIP code 46148, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 46148?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46148 is 26.9 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 46148?
In ZIP code 46148, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46148?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46148 is 20.6% 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 Knightstown, 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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