ZIP Code 46531

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Grovertown · Starke County · Indiana

Population
1,458

26/sq mi

Median income
$57,786

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$141,900

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.4%

Median age 46.3

Land area
55.4 sq mi

Indiana/Knox

ZIP code 46531 in Grovertown, Indiana has a population of 1,458. The median household income is $57,786, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $141,900, 49% below the US average. 7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46531 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.4 square miles in Grovertown, Starke County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,458 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Knox time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46531 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46531 sits at $57,786 (22% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,230. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $141,900 (27% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46531 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Starke County, so you can benchmark 46531 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 46531, Grovertown, 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

1,458

Population

55.4

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Indiana/Knox

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46531?

46.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
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 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$57,786

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$26,230

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

626

Total Housing Units

596

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$141,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 46531, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,380,000.

7

Businesses

24

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 46531 vs 46574 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46574 Walkerton, IN 8,339 8.2 mi
46532 Hamlet, IN 1,905 6.9 mi
46534 Knox, IN 11,263 7.2 mi
46511 Culver, IN 4,435 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46531 in?
ZIP code 46531 (Grovertown) is located in Starke County, Indiana. Starke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/starke-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46531?
ZIP code 46531 in Grovertown, IN has a population of 1,458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46531?
The median household income in ZIP 46531 is $57,786, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46531?
The median home value in ZIP 46531 is $141,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46531 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46531?
ZIP code 46531 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46531?
In ZIP code 46531, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46531?
In ZIP code 46531, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46531 is 17.6% 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 Grovertown, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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