ZIP Code 46162

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Needham · Johnson County · Indiana

Population
458

16/sq mi

Median income
$117,969

▲ 55% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$475,000

▲ 71% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.7%

Median age 44.4

Land area
29.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46162 in Needham, Indiana has a population of 458. The median household income is $117,969, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $475,000, 71% above the US average. 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46162 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.2 square miles in Needham, Johnson County, Indiana. The area is home to 458 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 46162 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46162 sits at $117,969 (60% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,702. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $475,000 (145% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46162 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 46162 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 →

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 46162, Needham, 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

458

Population

29.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46162?

44.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$117,969

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$44,702

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

What does housing look like?

93

Total Housing Units

93

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$475,000

Median Home Value

+145% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 46162, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,289,000.

6

Businesses

59

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 46162 vs 46110 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46110 Boggstown, IN 500 2.2 mi
46184 Whiteland, IN 11,806 6.4 mi
46259 Indianapolis, IN 11,617 7.2 mi
46126 Fairland, IN 4,668 5.9 mi
46131 Franklin, IN 31,036 7.2 mi
46130 Fountaintown, IN 2,508 10.6 mi
46237 Indianapolis, IN 39,624 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46162 in?
ZIP code 46162 (Needham) 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 46162?
ZIP code 46162 in Needham, IN has a population of 458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46162?
The median household income in ZIP 46162 is $117,969, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46162?
The median home value in ZIP 46162 is $475,000, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46162?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46162 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46162?
ZIP code 46162 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46162?
In ZIP code 46162, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Needham, 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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