Greentown, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46936
Howard County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,922
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,900
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greentown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46936 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 46936 (Greentown, IN) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.9 in 2023 to 176.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46936 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana, home to 5,922 residents across 169.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46936 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,900 (8% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,707. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $223,300 (15% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $941.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Howard County, so 46936 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 46936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greentown, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46936.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 46936, Greentown, 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
5,922
Population
169.2
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46936?
38.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$79,900
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$42,707
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46936 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Greentown, 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)
$79,900 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
2,393housing units
2,393
Total Housing Units
2,272
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,300
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$941
Median Rent
1970
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46936 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 128 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 140 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 164 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 174 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 176 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 46936, employing approximately 417 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,458,000.
85
Businesses
417
Employees
$12.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 46936 vs 46076 →
ZIP 46936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46936
Greentown (46936)
5,922 residents
- 46919
Converse (46919)
2,390 residents
- 46986 1,915
Swayzee (46986)
1,915 residents
- 46076 1,696
Windfall (46076)
1,696 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46936 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46919
Converse (46919)
$83,664 median income
- 46936
Greentown (46936)
$79,900 median income
- 46986
Swayzee (46986)
$79,438 median income
- 46076
Windfall (46076)
$73,889 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46936 ranks #2 of 4 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 46936, 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 (5,922 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Howard County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46936 in?
ZIP code 46936 (Greentown) is located in Howard County, Indiana. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46936?
ZIP code 46936 in Greentown, IN has a population of 5,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46936?
The median household income in ZIP 46936 is $79,900, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46936?
The median home value in ZIP 46936 is $223,300, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46936 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46936?
ZIP code 46936 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46936 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (12), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46936?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46936 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 46936?
In ZIP code 46936, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 46936?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46936 is 23.5 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 46936?
In ZIP code 46936, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46936 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 46936's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 46936 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Greentown, IN ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.