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Household size in ZIP 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46996 run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.54 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46996 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.8, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 46996: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 46996 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Indiana ZIP codes.
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 46996
Renters in ZIP 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in ZIP 46996 rent their homes (28.8%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 45.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% of the housing in ZIP 46996, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, 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 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 46996 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $558 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $662 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $663 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $634 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$76 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 46996 runs $634 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $76 a month since 2006–10, up 14%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Indiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 46996
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 46996 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 46996 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.0% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 46996 have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Indiana as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 46996
| Period | ZIP 46996 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 46996 has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 18 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 46996 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 46996 | 2.45 | 45.2 | 7.9% | 28.8% | 15.7% | 1967 | $634 | 16.3% | 90.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 46985 | 2.58 | 42.8 | 9.2% | 30.2% | 17.8% | 1960 | $747 | 9.4% | 80.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 46968 | 2.40 | 50.6 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 24.8% | 1970 | $693 | 20.3% | 88.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 46960 | 2.39 | 50.3 | 9.5% | 12.5% | 24.0% | 1971 | $716 | 18.5% | 90.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 46939 | 2.29 | 47.8 | 6.2% | 15.4% | 17.1% | 1952 | $681 | 16.9% | 90.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 46922 | 3.35 | 36.5 | 10.9% | 14.7% | 28.9% | 1979 | $839 | 9.7% | 88.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 47957 | 2.95 | 34.8 | 21.6% | 18.0% | 15.9% | 1971 | $705 | 9.8% | 85.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 47946 | 2.51 | 47.3 | 10.8% | 21.1% | 14.9% | 1968 | $1,133 | 13.3% | 87.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 46931 | 2.34 | 44.5 | 6.6% | 27.6% | 15.9% | 1959 | $1,130 | 10.8% | 80.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 46975 | 2.38 | 43.7 | 10.7% | 22.0% | 13.7% | 1967 | $884 | 16.5% | 90.1% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 46392 | 2.66 | 42.1 | 6.4% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 1990 | $984 | 15.0% | 94.6% | 6.9% |
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 46996. 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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