PlainZIP

Butler, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46721

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

5,058
24/sq mi
$68,580
Median income
$138,800
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Butler pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46721 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana, home to 5,058 residents across 208.1 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46721 reports a modest median household income of $68,580 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,902. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $138,800 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $804 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46721, plus 6 more within DeKalb County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 46721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46721.

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 46721, Butler, 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

5,058

Population

208.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46721?

43.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$68,580

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$31,902

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46721 ranks nationally

Butler, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,580 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,044

Total Housing Units

1,817

Occupied Units

227

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$138,800

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$804

Median Rent

1959

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46721 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 139
2021 +9.7% 152
2022 +24.6% 190
2023 +6.5% 202
2024 +10.7% 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 95 business establishments in ZIP 46721, employing approximately 4,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $369,405,000.

95

Businesses

4,363

Employees

$369.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 16.8%
Manufacturing 15 15.8%
Transportation and warehousing 14 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.7%
Construction 11 11.6%
Wholesale trade 8 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46721 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 46721 ranks #2 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 46721 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 46721 ranks #3 of 6 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
46785 Saint Joe, IN 1,542 7.3 mi
46742 Hamilton, IN 3,488 8.7 mi
43517 Edgerton, OH 3,744 7.7 mi
46793 Waterloo, IN 4,292 8.0 mi
43505 Blakeslee, OH 96 10.2 mi
43526 Hicksville, OH 6,072 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

46706 standard
Auburn, IN
Pop: 18,630
46738 standard
Garrett, IN
Pop: 7,918
46793 standard
Waterloo, IN
Pop: 4,292
46705 standard
Ashley, IN
Pop: 1,583
46785 standard
Saint Joe, IN
Pop: 1,542
46730 standard
Corunna, IN
Pop: 1,381

Related Areas

DeKalb County Butler, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46721 in? ▼
ZIP code 46721 (Butler) is located in DeKalb County, Indiana. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46721? ▼
ZIP code 46721 in Butler, IN has a population of 5,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46721 is $68,580, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46721 is $138,800, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46721 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46721? ▼
ZIP code 46721 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 4,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46721? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46721 are: Retail trade (16), Manufacturing (15), Transportation and warehousing (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46721? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46721 increased by 10.7% 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 46721? ▼
In ZIP code 46721, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 46721? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46721 is 20.2 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 46721? ▼
In ZIP code 46721, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46721 is 13.5% 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.