PlainZIP

Knightstown, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46148

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

5,097
39/sq mi
$63,914
Median income
$186,800
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46148 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana, home to 5,097 residents across 132.4 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46148 reports a modest median household income of $63,914 (13% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,357. Poverty here runs at 20.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. Housing costs here run $186,800 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $952 a month; 77.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 46148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knightstown, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,097

Population

132.4

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 46148 ranks nationally

Knightstown, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,914 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46148 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 46148 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 46148 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 46148 ranks #6 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
47337 Dunreith, IN 203 4.0 mi
47385 Spiceland, IN 1,612 3.9 mi
47351 Kennard, IN 471 6.7 mi
46117 Charlottesville, IN 671 5.6 mi
47344 Greensboro, IN 140 5.4 mi
46115 Carthage, IN 1,933 5.6 mi
47384 Shirley, IN 2,000 7.6 mi
46155 Mays, IN 103 6.3 mi
47352 Lewisville, IN 965 7.9 mi
46186 Wilkinson, IN 1,753 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

47362 standard
New Castle, IN
Pop: 30,243
47356 standard
Middletown, IN
Pop: 5,781
47384 standard
Shirley, IN
Pop: 2,000
47385 standard
Spiceland, IN
Pop: 1,612
47360 standard
Mooreland, IN
Pop: 1,546
47386 standard
Springport, IN
Pop: 1,231

Related Areas

Henry County Knightstown, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.