ZIP Code 46160
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Morgantown · Brown County · Indiana
- Population
- 6,421
- Median income
- $76,445
- Median home value
- $241,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 239.6 sq mi
27/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46160 in Morgantown, Indiana has a population of 6,421. The median household income is $76,445, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $241,700, 13% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 239.6 square miles in Morgantown, Brown County, Indiana. The area is home to 6,421 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 46160 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46160 sits at $76,445 (4% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,203. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $241,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $915 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 47 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Brown County, so you can benchmark 46160 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 46160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46160.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 46160, Morgantown, 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
6,421
Population
239.6
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46160?
42.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$76,445
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$39,203
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
47.1 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?
2,813
Total Housing Units
2,559
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,700
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$915
Median Rent
1973
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46160 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 150 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 161 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 188 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 215 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 228 |
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 120 business establishments in ZIP 46160, employing approximately 601 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,031,000.
120
Businesses
601
Employees
$30.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 30.8% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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