ZIP Code 46168
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Plainfield · Hendricks County · Indiana
- Population
- 30,309
- Median income
- $90,000
- Median home value
- $297,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.7%
- Land area
- 83.6 sq mi
363/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46168 in Plainfield, Indiana has a population of 30,309. The median household income is $90,000, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $297,200, 7% above the US average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46168 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.6 square miles in Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana. The area is home to 30,309 residents, producing a population density of 363 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 46168 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46168 sits at $90,000 (22% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,739. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $297,200 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,491 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46168 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hendricks County, so you can benchmark 46168 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 46168
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46168.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
133 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
129 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 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 46168, Plainfield, 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
30,309
Population
83.6
Area (sq mi)
363
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46168?
38.0
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
6.5%
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?
$90,000
Median Household Income
+22% vs state
$39,739
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 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?
14,413
Total Housing Units
13,822
Occupied Units
591
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,200
Median Home Value
+54% vs state
$1,491
Median Rent
1996
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46168 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 154 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 170 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 203 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 219 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 224 |
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 1,019 business establishments in ZIP 46168, employing approximately 30,678 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,921,037,000.
1,019
Businesses
30,678
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 133 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 129 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 81 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.2% |
| Information | 9 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
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 46168 vs 46123 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46123 | Avon, IN | 31,754 | 5.1 mi |
| 46231 | Indianapolis, IN | 10,440 | 4.2 mi |
| 46158 | Mooresville, IN | 23,053 | 7.4 mi |
| 46113 | Camby, IN | 14,063 | 6.0 mi |
| 46183 | West Newton, IN | 82 | 6.4 mi |
| 46241 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,670 | 7.2 mi |
| 46118 | Clayton, IN | 5,015 | 7.3 mi |
| 46234 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,810 | 9.2 mi |
| 46214 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,306 | 8.9 mi |
| 46224 | Indianapolis, IN | 35,094 | 10.3 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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