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 Moderate-density area
- $80,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $241,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46772 (Monroe, IN) fell -7.5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,920. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $241,600 (25% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 91.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $813.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Adams County, so 46772 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 46772?
24.7
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
4.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$26,920
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 46772 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Monroe, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,000 Top 30% higher than 70% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
898housing units
898
Total Housing Units
862
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
3.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,600
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 46772 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46733
Decatur (46733)
18,777 residents
- 46711
Berne (46711)
7,698 residents
- 46740 4,060
Geneva (46740)
4,060 residents
- 46772 3,411
Monroe (46772)
3,411 residents
- 45899 194
Wren (45899)
194 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46772 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46772 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46772
Monroe (46772)
$80,000 median income
- 46711
Berne (46711)
$70,656 median income
- 46733
Decatur (46733)
$64,483 median income
- 46740
Geneva (46740)
$58,484 median income
- 45899
Wren (45899)
$50,625 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46772, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,411 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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