ZIP Code 46148
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Knightstown · Henry County · Indiana
- Population
- 5,097
- Median income
- $63,914
- Median home value
- $186,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.5%
- Land area
- 132.4 sq mi
39/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46148?
41.0
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46148 vs 47337 →
| 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 |
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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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