ZIP Code 46186
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Wilkinson · Hancock County · Indiana
- Population
- 1,753
- Median income
- $70,714
- Median home value
- $287,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.9%
- Land area
- 73.3 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 60
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46186 in Wilkinson, Indiana has a population of 1,753. The median household income is $70,714, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $287,700, 3% above the US average. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46186 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.3 square miles in Wilkinson, Hancock County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,753 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 46186 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46186 sits at $70,714 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $40,921. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $287,700 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $485 per month, and 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46186 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 46186 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 46186
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46186.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 46186, Wilkinson, 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
1,753
Population
73.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46186?
60.0
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$70,714
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$40,921
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 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?
785
Total Housing Units
742
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,700
Median Home Value
+49% vs state
$485
Median Rent
1966
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
421
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+321%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46186 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +321% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.9% | 156 |
| 2020 | +6.6% | 166 |
| 2021 | +25.3% | 209 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 227 |
| 2024 | — | 421 |
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 24 business establishments in ZIP 46186, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,980,000.
24
Businesses
92
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 46186 vs 46117 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46117 | Charlottesville, IN | 671 | 5.5 mi |
| 47384 | Shirley, IN | 2,000 | 5.0 mi |
| 46056 | Markleville, IN | 2,246 | 5.9 mi |
| 47351 | Kennard, IN | 471 | 6.5 mi |
| 46064 | Pendleton, IN | 17,148 | 8.3 mi |
| 46140 | Greenfield, IN | 38,543 | 9.2 mi |
| 46148 | Knightstown, IN | 5,097 | 9.1 mi |
| 47356 | Middletown, IN | 5,781 | 11.9 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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