PlainZIP

Decatur, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46733

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

18,777
42/sq mi
$64,483
Median income
$176,200
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Decatur pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46733 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46733 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, home to 18,777 residents across 447.1 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46733 reports a modest median household income of $64,483 (12% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,082. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $176,200 (9% below the state average), median rent at $842 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 46733 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46733

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46733.

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 46733, Decatur, 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

18,777

Population

447.1

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 46733?

41.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$64,483

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$33,082

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46733 ranks nationally

Decatur, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,483 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,275

Total Housing Units

7,672

Occupied Units

603

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$176,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1971

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)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46733 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 133
2021 +9.6% 146
2022 +16.4% 170
2023 +12.9% 191
2024 +8.9% 209

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 464 business establishments in ZIP 46733, employing approximately 6,814 people with a combined annual payroll of $321,614,000.

464

Businesses

6,814

Employees

$321.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 77 16.6%
Retail trade 76 16.4%
Construction 48 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 38 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 37 8.0%
Manufacturing 33 7.1%
Finance and insurance 29 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.5%
Wholesale trade 15 3.2%
Information 12 2.6%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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 46733 vs 46772 →

ZIP 46733 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 46733 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46733 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 46733 ranks #3 of 3 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
46772 Monroe, IN 3,411 7.5 mi
46745 Hoagland, IN 1,841 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

46711 standard
Berne, IN
Pop: 7,698
46740 standard
Geneva, IN
Pop: 4,060
46772 standard
Monroe, IN
Pop: 3,411

Related Areas

Adams County Decatur, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46733 in? ▼
ZIP code 46733 (Decatur) is located in Adams County, Indiana. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46733? ▼
ZIP code 46733 in Decatur, IN has a population of 18,777 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46733? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46733 is $64,483, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46733? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46733 is $176,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46733? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46733 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46733? ▼
ZIP code 46733 has 464 business establishments employing approximately 6,814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46733? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46733 are: Other services (except public administration) (77), Retail trade (76), Construction (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46733? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46733 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 46733? ▼
In ZIP code 46733, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 46733? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46733 is 24.0 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 46733? ▼
In ZIP code 46733, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46733? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46733 is 10.8% 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.