ZIP Code 46721

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Source:

Butler · DeKalb County · Indiana

Population
5,058

24/sq mi

Median income
$68,580

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$138,800

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.2%

Median age 43.1

Land area
208.1 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46721 in Butler, Indiana has a population of 5,058. The median household income is $68,580, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $138,800, 50% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 208.1 square miles in Butler, DeKalb County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,058 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 46721 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46721 sits at $68,580 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,902. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 46721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 46721 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 46721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,058

Population

208.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46721 vs 46785 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Butler, 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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