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Monroe, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46772

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

3,411
37/sq mi
$80,000
Median income
$241,600
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monroe pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46772 covers 91.9 square miles in Monroe, Adams County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,411 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46772 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,000 (9% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,920. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Housing costs here run $241,600 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $813 a month; 91.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 46772 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 46772

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46772.

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 46772, Monroe, 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

3,411

Population

91.9

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46772?

24.7

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$80,000

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$26,920

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 46772 ranks nationally

Monroe, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,000 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

898

Total Housing Units

862

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

3.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$241,600

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 46772, employing approximately 1,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,343,000.

57

Businesses

1,055

Employees

$50.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 21.1%
Retail trade 12 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.8%
Manufacturing 6 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.3%
Finance and insurance 3 5.3%

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 46772 vs 46711 →

ZIP 46772 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 46772 ranks #4 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 46772 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 46772 ranks the highest of 5 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
46711 Berne, IN 7,698 4.0 mi
46733 Decatur, IN 18,777 7.5 mi
46740 Geneva, IN 4,060 8.7 mi
45899 Wren, OH 194 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

46733 standard
Decatur, IN
Pop: 18,777
46711 standard
Berne, IN
Pop: 7,698
46740 standard
Geneva, IN
Pop: 4,060

Related Areas

Adams County Monroe, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46772 in? ▼
ZIP code 46772 (Monroe) 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 46772? ▼
ZIP code 46772 in Monroe, IN has a population of 3,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46772? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46772 is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46772? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46772 is $241,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46772? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46772 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46772? ▼
ZIP code 46772 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 1,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46772? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46772 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46772? ▼
In ZIP code 46772, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 46772? ▼
In ZIP code 46772, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46772? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46772 is 12.3% 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.