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Population and households in ZIP 46738
Household size in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 46738 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 46738 are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 46738 than nationally: 14.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 46738
Renters in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.8% of households in ZIP 46738 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 46738 is close to the national rate: 10.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 46738 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $659 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $611 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $797 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $899 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46738 costs $899 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $241 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 46738
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 46738: 15.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. ZIP 46738 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Indiana ZIP codes.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 46738 have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 46738
| Period | ZIP 46738 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 46738 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 46738 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 46738 | 2.46 | 39.3 | 14.5% | 18.8% | 10.1% | 1970 | $899 | 15.9% | 92.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 46706 | 2.63 | 40.0 | 12.8% | 18.8% | 6.6% | 1981 | $910 | 25.8% | 94.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 46763 | 2.64 | 45.6 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 10.7% | 1990 | $803 | 25.9% | 96.5% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 46710 | 2.60 | 39.9 | 11.2% | 19.0% | 9.6% | 1986 | $757 | 19.5% | 91.1% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 46730 | 2.51 | 45.8 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 14.7% | 1972 | $804 | 19.7% | 91.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 46748 | 3.02 | 33.3 | 8.1% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 2003 | $1,368 | 51.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 46793 | 2.58 | 42.0 | 13.2% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 1975 | $836 | 18.1% | 91.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 46765 | 3.32 | 37.0 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 1995 | $1,218 | 47.6% | 96.2% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 46755 | 2.43 | 41.5 | 13.4% | 30.4% | 9.8% | 1973 | $830 | 17.7% | 84.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 46788 | 3.43 | 32.3 | 5.1% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 1981 | $1,328 | 31.8% | 82.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 46723 | 2.53 | 43.7 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 8.2% | 1977 | $959 | 24.7% | 94.5% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 46738. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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