PlainZIP

Star City, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46985

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

1,441
8/sq mi
$59,063
Median income
$170,200
Median home value
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46985 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46985 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Star City, Pulaski County, Indiana, home to just 1,441 residents across 182.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Winamac time zone.

ZIP 46985 reports a modest median household income of $59,063 (20% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,598. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $170,200 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $913 monthly, and 67.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is -. To put 46985 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Pulaski County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 46985, Star City, 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

1,441

Population

182.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Indiana/Winamac

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46985?

36.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$59,063

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$28,598

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 46985 ranks nationally

Star City, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,063 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

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

What does housing look like?

736

Total Housing Units

587

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$170,200

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 46985, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,951,000.

22

Businesses

87

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 18.2%

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 46985 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 46985 ranks #3 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 46985 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 46985 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
46978 Royal Center, IN 2,059 7.5 mi
46996 Winamac, IN 7,139 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

46996 standard
Winamac, IN
Pop: 7,139
47946 standard
Francesville, IN
Pop: 2,044
47957 standard
Medaryville, IN
Pop: 1,894
46960 standard
Monterey, IN
Pop: 1,218

Related Areas

Pulaski County Star City, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46985 in? ▼
ZIP code 46985 (Star City) is located in Pulaski County, Indiana. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46985? ▼
ZIP code 46985 in Star City, IN has a population of 1,441 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46985? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46985 is $59,063, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46985? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46985 is $170,200, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46985? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46985 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46985? ▼
ZIP code 46985 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46985? ▼
In ZIP code 46985, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.4% 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 46985? ▼
In ZIP code 46985, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46985? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46985 is 8.6% 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.