ZIP Code 46171

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Reelsville · Putnam County · Indiana

Population
1,695

18/sq mi

Median income
$83,607

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$287,100

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.9%

Median age 36.5

Land area
94.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46171 in Reelsville, Indiana has a population of 1,695. The median household income is $83,607, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $287,100, 3% above the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46171 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.2 square miles in Reelsville, Putnam County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,695 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 46171 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46171 sits at $83,607 (14% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,081. The poverty rate stands at 1.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $287,100 (48% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46171 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 46171 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 46171, Reelsville, 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

1,695

Population

94.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46171?

36.5

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

0.6%

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 0.6%

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?

$83,607

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$38,081

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

40.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

781

Total Housing Units

729

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$287,100

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 46171, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,873,000.

14

Businesses

138

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 50.0%

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 46171 vs 47853 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47853 Harmony, IN 134 5.5 mi
47857 Knightsville, IN 571 6.6 mi
47868 Poland, IN 2,937 9.5 mi
46135 Greencastle, IN 20,992 9.4 mi
47840 Centerpoint, IN 1,500 9.9 mi
47837 Carbon, IN 1,231 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46171 in?
ZIP code 46171 (Reelsville) is located in Putnam County, Indiana. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46171?
ZIP code 46171 in Reelsville, IN has a population of 1,695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46171?
The median household income in ZIP 46171 is $83,607, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46171?
The median home value in ZIP 46171 is $287,100, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46171?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46171 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46171?
ZIP code 46171 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46171?
In ZIP code 46171, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 46171?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46171 is 40.9 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 46171?
In ZIP code 46171, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46171?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46171 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Reelsville, 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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