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Plainfield, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46168

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

30,309
363/sq mi
$90,000
Median income
$297,200
Median home value
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
363
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46168 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46168 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana, with 30,309 residents across 83.6 square miles, a density of 363 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46168 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $297,200 (54% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,491 monthly, and 66.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hendricks County, letting you compare 46168 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46168

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainfield, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46168.

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 46168, Plainfield, 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

30,309

Population

83.6

Area (sq mi)

363

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46168?

38.0

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 11.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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

How ZIP 46168 ranks nationally

Plainfield, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,000 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$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 46168 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 46168 ranks #4 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 46168 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 46168 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hendricks County

46112 standard
Brownsburg, IN
Pop: 33,662
46123 standard
Avon, IN
Pop: 31,754
46122 standard
Danville, IN
Pop: 14,671
46167 standard
Pittsboro, IN
Pop: 6,336
46118 standard
Clayton, IN
Pop: 5,015
46149 standard
Lizton, IN
Pop: 1,890

Related Areas

Hendricks County Plainfield, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46168 in? ▼
ZIP code 46168 (Plainfield) is located in Hendricks County, Indiana. Hendricks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hendricks-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46168? ▼
ZIP code 46168 in Plainfield, IN has a population of 30,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46168? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46168 is $90,000, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46168? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46168 is $297,200, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46168? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46168 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46168? ▼
ZIP code 46168 has 1,019 business establishments employing approximately 30,678 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46168? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46168 are: Retail trade (140), Transportation and warehousing (133), Accommodation and food services (129). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46168? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46168 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 46168? ▼
In ZIP code 46168, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 46168? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46168 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46168? ▼
In ZIP code 46168, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46168? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46168 is 8.5% 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.