46135 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46135, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46135 is a zip code in Parke County and Putnam County, Indiana, which covers Jackson, Union, Clinton, Floyd, Greencastle, Jefferson, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Warren, and Washington, with a total population of 19,580 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 46135 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46135.

The estimated population of people living in 46135 is 19,580, with a median age of 35.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46135 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,580
 -2.97% -6.66%
2020
20,180
 -1.38% -
2019
20,462
 -1.63% -
2018
20,800
 -0.84% -
2017
20,976
 - -

Population of 46135 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46135 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.5%
87.4%
 +0.11%
Black/African American
4.9%
5.5%
 -10.91%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
3.8%
 -44.74%
Asian
4%
1.7%
 +135.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.6%
 -25.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46135 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 46135 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46135 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46135 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.6 -0.84% 35 -0.85% 36.5 -1.88%
2020 35.9 -1.64% 35.3 -0.28% 37.2 -3.63%
2019 36.5 +1.39% 35.4 +2.91% 38.6 +1.58%
2018 36 +0.84% 34.4 +0.29% 38 -0.78%
2017 35.7 - 34.3 - 38.3 -

The median age of the 46135 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 46135 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 897 +18.94% 880 -18.46% 1,076 726
10 to 19 1,700 0.1% 1,580 -13.06% 1,699 1,376
20 to 29 2,234 -20.41% 1,611 +3.02% 1,805 1,655
30 to 39 1,873 -3.84% 923 -2.05% 1,788 901
40 to 49 1,227 0.76% 948 -21.09% 1,220 762
50 to 59 1,528 -26.15% 1,168 -35.81% 1,162 797
60 to 69 981 +2.58% 1,133 -4.25% 1,000 1,085
70+ 827 +26.46% 1,466 0.06% 1,064 1,464

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46135 zip code is $58,587.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 46135.

  • Under 25
    $29,288.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,828.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,772.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,647.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46135 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 46135, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 46135 is currently $70,518.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.20% of households in 46135 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 46135 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46135 is $24,492.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46135 by the total population of 46135.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46135 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46135 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46135 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46135 zip over the age of 16 is 16,668.

Of those people, a total of 47.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 46135 is 47.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 46135 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,965 37.90% 0.80%
20 to 24 years 2,250 43.40% 1.60%
25 to 29 years 1,210 70.40% 0.50%
30 to 34 years 1,187 56.10% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 2,430 55.10% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 2,123 70.20% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 890 69.20% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,028 62.80% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 2,015 25.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,570 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46135. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,650 50.20% 1.00%
Black or African American 940 6.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 15.80% 0.00%
Asian 636 31.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 27.30% 0.00%
Other 74 31.10% 30.40%
Two or more races 338 81.40% 2.20%
Hispanic or Latino 312 63.10% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,520 50.10% 1.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46135 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 46135 is 7,826, with median earnings of $33,638.00.

Women in 46135 are earning approximately 62.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,826 $33,638.00
Male 4,145 $43,029.00
Female 3,681 $27,074.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46135 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 675 $64,107.00
Business and Financial 497 $56,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $74,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 64 $85,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $4,093.00
Community and Social Service 187 $43,343.00
Legal 36 $0.00
Educational and Library 559 $38,523.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 303 $54,563.00
Healthcare Support 377 $15,703.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 73 $54,034.00
Food Preparation and Serving 288 $7,029.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 287 $21,116.00
Personal Care and Service 208 $8,947.00
Sales 669 $11,713.00
Office and Administrative Support 917 $20,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 279 $41,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $63,750.00
Production 959 $39,244.00
Transportation and Material Moving 411 $35,515.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46135 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 46135.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 360 $87,885.00 315 $49,226.00
Business and Financial 322 $59,250.00 175 $42,639.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $87,500.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $78,864.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 120 $3,971.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 70 $44,535.00 117 $39,279.00
Legal 17 $0.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 214 $9,939.00 345 $42,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $79,453.00 250 $54,042.00
Healthcare Support 30 $0.00 347 $14,759.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 62 $54,318.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $2,499.00 195 $14,943.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 173 $13,458.00 114 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $4,306.00 185 $9,276.00
Sales 241 $24,107.00 428 $10,601.00
Office and Administrative Support 247 $7,276.00 670 $21,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 273 $41,932.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $63,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 696 $46,902.00 263 $30,632.00
Transportation and Material Moving 326 $42,692.00 85 $19,280.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,591 households in 46135, with an average household size of 2.21 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,168 families living in the 46135 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 46135:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,259 215 694 2,423
Average Household Size 2.82 1.94 3 1.17
Total Families 3,259 215 694 0
Average Household Size 2.82 1.8 2.51 0

Poverty

Of the 4,168 families living in 46135, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46135:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,150 housing units in 46135.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,591 92.18%
Vacant 559 7.82%

31.62% of the total 7,150 housing units in 46135 are rental units. This is approximately 2,261 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,269 are occupied by the owner - or 59.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46135 is $833.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46135 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    61
  • Less than $500
    197
  • $500 to $999
    1,500
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    526
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    38
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46135 is $150,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46135 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    493
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    591
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,044
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    777
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    839
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    362
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    102
  • $1,000,000 or more
    61

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46135. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46135 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,356
  • 1940 to 1949
    182
  • 1950 to 1959
    856
  • 1960 to 1969
    916
  • 1970 to 1979
    787
  • 1980 to 1989
    543
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,324
  • 2000 to 2009
    786
  • 2010 to 2013
    384
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 46135 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    357
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,462
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,036
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,736

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46135 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46135 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46135.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    387
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,432
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,450
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    994
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    455
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    155
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    412
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    161
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    108
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    587
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    329
  • 90 or more minutes
    113

Summary

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