46163 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46163, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46163 is a zip code in Hancock County and Shelby County, Indiana, which covers Sugar Creek and Moral, with a total population of 13,948 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 46163 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46163.

The estimated population of people living in 46163 is 13,948, with a median age of 42.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46163 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,948
+3.09%
+13.71%
2020
13,530
+3.38%
-
2019
13,088
+2.51%
-
2018
12,768
+4.09%
-
2017
12,266
 - -

Population of 46163 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46163 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
93.6%
95.7%
 -2.19%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
3.1%
 +9.68%
Asian
1.5%
0.8%
 +87.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.4%
 +275.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46163 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 46163 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46163 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46163 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.8 +0.23% 40.8 -2.39% 43.7 +0.92%
2020 42.7 +2.89% 41.8 +3.72% 43.3 +2.12%
2019 41.5 -2.35% 40.3 -4.5% 42.4 -0.7%
2018 42.5 -2.97% 42.2 -3.87% 42.7 -2.29%
2017 43.8 - 43.9 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 46163 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 46163 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 9 806 -10.98% 743 +28.22% 708 971
10 to 19 823 +44.4% 721 +25.85% 1,221 913
20 to 29 447 -4.69% 470 +16.92% 410 547
30 to 39 761 +26.81% 848 -3.18% 931 820
40 to 49 753 +17.04% 829 +31.37% 876 1,116
50 to 59 935 +17.36% 1,068 +8.38% 1,102 1,145
60 to 69 988 -8.65% 936 -10.65% 876 830
70+ 560 +21.06% 578 +36% 669 813

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46163 zip code is $91,102.00.

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 46163.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $124,120.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,671.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46163 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 46163, 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 46163 is currently $119,159.00.

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.

12.14% of households in 46163 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 46163 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46163 is $44,263.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46163 by the total population of 46163.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46163 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46163 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
    15.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46163 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46163 zip over the age of 16 is 10,927.

Of those people, a total of 70.50% 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 46163 is 69.10%.

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 46163 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 792 46.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 713 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 244 100.00% 8.20%
30 to 34 years 808 91.70% 8.50%
35 to 44 years 1,781 89.20% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 2,037 89.30% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 1,364 91.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,018 67.10% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 1,247 20.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 923 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 46163. 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 10,492 71.00% 1.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 99 90.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 54 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 282 57.80% 11.00%
Hispanic or Latino 225 42.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,433 71.10% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46163 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 46163 is 7,549, with median earnings of $54,538.00.

Women in 46163 are earning approximately 65.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,549 $54,538.00
Male 3,786 $68,465.00
Female 3,763 $44,766.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46163 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 892 $106,544.00
Business and Financial 505 $59,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 303 $91,146.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $96,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 99 $84,063.00
Community and Social Service 114 $40,625.00
Legal 57 $151,042.00
Educational and Library 616 $43,910.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $42,198.00
Healthcare Practitioners 663 $54,504.00
Healthcare Support 259 $35,299.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $72,656.00
Law Enforcement 208 $53,676.00
Food Preparation and Serving 267 $6,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 258 $19,306.00
Personal Care and Service 193 $7,266.00
Sales 776 $65,776.00
Office and Administrative Support 779 $46,192.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 341 $56,795.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 253 $56,219.00
Production 428 $52,039.00
Transportation and Material Moving 118 $39,063.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46163 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 46163.

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 659 $107,040.00 233 $88,125.00
Business and Financial 164 $94,333.00 341 $58,427.00
Computer and Mathematical 155 $102,604.00 148 $71,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 137 $96,875.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $82,440.00 42 $84,167.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00 91 $31,181.00
Legal 36 $0.00 21 $95,750.00
Educational and Library 53 $52,266.00 563 $42,981.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 56 $41,207.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $50,938.00 592 $55,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 259 $35,299.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $74,063.00 44 $4,464.00
Law Enforcement 197 $52,868.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $3,945.00 230 $10,237.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 231 $23,047.00 27 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $0.00 143 $15,068.00
Sales 528 $71,579.00 248 $7,225.00
Office and Administrative Support 233 $250,001.00 546 $43,409.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 299 $65,859.00 42 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $57,313.00 35 $0.00
Production 393 $62,566.00 35 $40,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 94 $38,828.00 24 $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 5,092 households in 46163, with an average household size of 2.74 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 4,053 families living in the 46163 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 46163:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,647 129 277 1,039
Average Household Size 3.14 2.77 3.68 1.08
Total Families 3,647 129 277 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.43 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 4,053 families living in 46163, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46163:

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 5,205 housing units in 46163.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,092 97.83%
Vacant 113 2.17%

6.97% of the total 5,205 housing units in 46163 are rental units. This is approximately 363 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,709 are occupied by the owner - or 90.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46163 is $1,049.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46163 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
    20
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    171
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    54
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    38
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    66
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    12
  • $3,000 or more
    22

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46163 is $245,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46163 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    113
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    543
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    932
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,722
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    997
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    340
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46163. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46163 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    473
  • 1940 to 1949
    81
  • 1950 to 1959
    202
  • 1960 to 1969
    565
  • 1970 to 1979
    812
  • 1980 to 1989
    624
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,102
  • 2000 to 2009
    903
  • 2010 to 2013
    443
  • 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 46163 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    916
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,029
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,107

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46163 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46163 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46163.

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
    154
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    408
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    624
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    664
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,002
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    523
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,398
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    461
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    366
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    575
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    252
  • 90 or more minutes
    163

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 46163 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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