46148 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46148, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46148 is a zip code in Henry County and Rush County, Indiana, which covers Greensboro, Spiceland, Wayne, Center, and Ripley, with a total population of 5,454 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 46148 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46148.

The estimated population of people living in 46148 is 5,454, with a median age of 40.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46148 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,454
 -0.18% -2.38%
2020
5,464
 -1.64% -
2019
5,555
+0.52%
-
2018
5,526
 -1.09% -
2017
5,587
 - -

Population of 46148 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46148 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
97.8%
97.9%
 -0.10%
Black/African American
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.5%
 +240.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46148 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 46148 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46148 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46148 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.4 +0.75% 34.4 -3.1% 46 +3.84%
2020 40.1 +5.8% 35.5 +0.57% 44.3 +11.87%
2019 37.9 +0.8% 35.3 0% 39.6 +2.33%
2018 37.6 -2.08% 35.3 -4.59% 38.7 -1.28%
2017 38.4 - 37 - 39.2 -

The median age of the 46148 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 46148 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 9 356 +32.68% 340 -0.84% 472 321
10 to 19 492 +13.08% 362 -10.46% 552 320
20 to 29 443 -36.33% 378 -51.24% 299 212
30 to 39 207 1.96% 345 -12.75% 202 283
40 to 49 354 -4.41% 307 +49.69% 329 416
50 to 59 431 +20.77% 410 -10.82% 518 361
60 to 69 301 -20.1% 291 +19.08% 234 346
70+ 243 -7.43% 327 +13% 219 370

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46148 zip code is $65,769.00.

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 46148.

  • Under 25
    $45,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,262.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,227.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46148 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 46148, 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 46148 is currently $75,471.00.

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.

2.49% of households in 46148 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 46148 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46148 is $28,380.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46148 by the total population of 46148.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46148 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46148 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
    8.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46148 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46148 zip over the age of 16 is 4,144.

Of those people, a total of 61.50% 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 46148 is 58.10%.

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 46148 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 355 23.10% 28.00%
20 to 24 years 265 92.80% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 246 80.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 259 91.10% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 603 85.40% 5.00%
45 to 54 years 798 79.20% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 449 69.90% 9.90%
60 to 64 years 252 65.10% 5.50%
65 to 74 years 522 27.00% 9.20%
75 years and over 395 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46148. 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 4,093 61.20% 5.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 63.20% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 28 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 26 61.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,090 61.20% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46148 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 46148 is 2,409, with median earnings of $43,153.00.

Women in 46148 are earning approximately 84.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,409 $43,153.00
Male 1,276 $46,050.00
Female 1,133 $38,849.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46148 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 140 $54,500.00
Business and Financial 140 $46,892.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $44,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $76,953.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $50,000.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 68 $39,444.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $65,568.00
Healthcare Practitioners 204 $45,852.00
Healthcare Support 66 $32,941.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $66,053.00
Law Enforcement 72 $38,611.00
Food Preparation and Serving 72 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 90 $26,932.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $8,750.00
Sales 233 $25,972.00
Office and Administrative Support 330 $32,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 149 $33,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $43,750.00
Production 293 $51,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 128 $61,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46148 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 46148.

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 106 $85,250.00 34 $53,906.00
Business and Financial 39 $120,673.00 101 $46,402.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $76,953.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 28 $50,000.00
Legal 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $56,250.00 42 $37,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $32,917.00 48 $93,235.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $46,014.00 148 $42,500.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 40 $32,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 45 $22,344.00 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $0.00 52 $25,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $31,477.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 67 $8,750.00
Sales 86 $40,938.00 147 $15,694.00
Office and Administrative Support 107 $23,125.00 223 $35,568.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 149 $33,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 50 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 205 $59,432.00 88 $42,929.00
Transportation and Material Moving 128 $61,875.00 0 $0.00

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 2,008 households in 46148, with an average household size of 2.72 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 1,451 families living in the 46148 zip code with an average family size of 3.18 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 46148:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,149 55 247 557
Average Household Size 3.31 2.93 2.98 1.35
Total Families 1,149 55 247 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.44 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 1,451 families living in 46148, 12.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46148:

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 2,254 housing units in 46148.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,008 89.09%
Vacant 246 10.91%

20.72% of the total 2,254 housing units in 46148 are rental units. This is approximately 467 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,524 are occupied by the owner - or 67.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46148 is $793.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46148 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
    17
  • Less than $500
    65
  • $500 to $999
    308
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    94
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 46148 is $147,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46148 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    102
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    351
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    324
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    193
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    316
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    206
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    32
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46148. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46148 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    752
  • 1940 to 1949
    158
  • 1950 to 1959
    210
  • 1960 to 1969
    225
  • 1970 to 1979
    314
  • 1980 to 1989
    108
  • 1990 to 1999
    196
  • 2000 to 2009
    215
  • 2010 to 2013
    76
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 46148 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    48
  • 1 vehicle available
    556
  • 2 vehicles available
    738
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    666

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46148 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46148 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46148.

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
    92
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    65
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    148
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    288
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    414
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    192
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    249
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    95
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    399
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    123
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

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