ZIP Code 46163
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New Palestine · Hancock County · Indiana
- Population
- 11,963
- Median income
- $113,106
- Median home value
- $347,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.1%
- Land area
- 76.4 sq mi
157/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46163 in New Palestine, Indiana has a population of 11,963. The median household income is $113,106, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $347,800, 25% above the US average. 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46163 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.4 square miles in New Palestine, Hancock County, Indiana. The area is home to 11,963 residents, producing a population density of 157 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 46163 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46163 sits at $113,106 (54% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $56,673. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $347,800 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $1,060 per month, and 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46163 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 46163 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 46163
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46163.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Finance and insurance 18
Finance and insurance
18 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 46163, New Palestine, 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
11,963
Population
76.4
Area (sq mi)
157
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46163?
42.3
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.4%
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?
$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
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?
5,484
Total Housing Units
5,376
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46163 vs 46239 →
| 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 |
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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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