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New Palestine, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46163

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

11,963
157/sq mi
$113,106
Median income
$347,800
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Palestine pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
157
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46163 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46163 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Palestine, Hancock County, Indiana, home to 11,963 residents across 76.4 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46163 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,106 (54% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $56,673. Local economic indicators show a 3.9% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $347,800 for a typical home value (80% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,060 a month; 93.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46163, plus 4 more within Hancock County, give a clearer read than the 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 46163

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Palestine, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46163.

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 46163, New Palestine, 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

11,963

Population

76.4

Area (sq mi)

157

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46163?

42.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$113,106

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$56,673

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46163 ranks nationally

New Palestine, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,106 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,484

Total Housing Units

5,376

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$347,800

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$1,060

Median Rent

1991

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46163 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 143
2021 +10.6% 158
2022 +12.9% 178
2023 +8.4% 193
2024 +7.1% 207

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 238 business establishments in ZIP 46163, employing approximately 1,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,392,000.

238

Businesses

1,506

Employees

$59.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 48 20.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 24 10.1%
Finance and insurance 18 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 16 6.7%
Retail trade 15 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.4%
Manufacturing 7 2.9%
Wholesale trade 6 2.5%
Information 5 2.1%

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 46163 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 46163 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46163 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 46163 ranks #3 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
46239 Indianapolis, IN 25,345 5.2 mi
46130 Fountaintown, IN 2,508 5.1 mi
46126 Fairland, IN 4,668 7.5 mi
46229 Indianapolis, IN 27,262 5.7 mi
46259 Indianapolis, IN 11,617 6.9 mi
46235 Indianapolis, IN 30,825 8.5 mi
46219 Indianapolis, IN 33,930 8.4 mi
46140 Greenfield, IN 38,543 8.7 mi
46216 Indianapolis, IN 1,697 11.1 mi
46226 Indianapolis, IN 43,904 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hancock County

46140 standard
Greenfield, IN
Pop: 38,543
46055 standard
Mccordsville, IN
Pop: 10,193
46186 standard
Wilkinson, IN
Pop: 1,753
46117 standard
Charlottesville, IN
Pop: 671

Related Areas

Hancock County New Palestine, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46163 in? ▼
ZIP code 46163 (New Palestine) is located in Hancock County, Indiana. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46163? ▼
ZIP code 46163 in New Palestine, IN has a population of 11,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46163? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46163 is $113,106, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46163? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46163 is $347,800, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46163? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46163 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46163? ▼
ZIP code 46163 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 1,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46163? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46163 are: Construction (48), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46163? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46163 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 46163? ▼
In ZIP code 46163, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 46163? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46163 is 30.1 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 46163? ▼
In ZIP code 46163, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46163? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46163 is 3.9% 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.