ZIP Code 46048 in Ingalls, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ingalls, Indiana
County:Madison County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:31:30 AM
Population:2,035 [See All]
Area Codes:317 / 463
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.9581, -85.7987
Land Area:0.786 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46048 has 2,035 residents and 742 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 33.4 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (88.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,035Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,209Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,926Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,589.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,423Source: Census ACS
Households:742Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$142,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,0692,0992,1282,1522,1232,1352,3782,1912,1172,3962,2392,1592,209
Decennial Census2,406------------------2,035------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.4

Male Median Age: 33.6

Female Median Age: 33.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male74839288527079777568554359382422148
Female738079785781817485605659423429181711
Total1471631711661091511601511601281111021017253403119
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,79990.27%
Black:603.01%
Hispanic:*864.32%
Asian:60.30%
American Indian:120.60%
Hawaiian:10.05%
Other:291.46%
Total:1,993100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,02150.17%33.6 years
Females:1,01449.83%33.1 years
Total:2,035100%33.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,02991.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:823.71%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:110.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:874.44%
Total Population:2,209100%
Total Native Population:2,11195.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:984.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $69,423, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,756 (22.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,843. Family households earn a median of $71,136 versus $38,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,011). By gender, male median income is $55,530 and female is $44,911, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,619 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.1%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is a bit above the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$56,667$59,792$52,330$52,813$49,653$50,179$45,096$51,850$50,580$54,268$55,078$67,260$69,423
Median Family Income$61,016$64,293$57,361$57,000$54,336$55,184$51,146$58,704$52,143$56,786$62,708$71,563$71,136
Median NonFamily Income$36,964$45,125$35,625$30,598$31,705$32,045$35,804$36,420$41,313$40,000$41,667$0$38,125
Median Male Income$48,125$47,667$48,300$45,294$41,548$42,853$43,114$43,430$42,917$51,250$53,068$51,743$55,530
Median Female Income$31,208$33,430$33,974$35,625$36,806$39,000$38,200$38,194$35,750$37,266$37,852$40,850$44,911
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:99861.91%
Unemployed:513.16%
Not In Labor Force:56334.93%
Total:1,612100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:30530.56%
Service:19619.64%
Sales and Office:14714.73%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:767.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:27427.45%
Total Civilian Employed Population:998100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $142,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $42,000 (41.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,500. The median gross rent is $1,392, which is much higher than the state median ($1,020), is up $694 (99.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $436. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.91% (68.52% with a mortgage, 31.48% free-and-clear) and renters 22.09% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.78%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$100,200$98,800$101,000$98,400$96,800$97,500$100,800$99,200$104,700$108,600$111,000$135,200$142,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2314.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:6841.72%
$1,500 to $1,999:4930.06%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:42.45%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1911.66%
Total:163100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$698$840$905$950$929$965$916$935$956$990$1,149$1,266$1,392
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):39453.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):18124.53%
Renter Occupied:16322.09%
Total Occupied Housing Units:738100%

Occupied Housing Units:73891.22%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):718.78%
Total Housing Units:809100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:73290.48%
Multi-Family Units:40.49%
Other Units:739.02%
Total Housing Units:809100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.10%, which is on par with the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.76%). College enrollment is 16.67%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:271.93%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:946.71%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):57641.11%
Some college, no degree:35825.55%
Associate's degree:16411.71%
Bachelor's degree:1188.42%
Graduate or professional degree:644.57%
Total:1,401100%
High school or higher:1,28091.36%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18212.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,28155.57%
Public Insurance:84636.70%
No Insurance:1787.72%
Total:2,305100%
Has Health Insurance:2,12792.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.3%11.4%8.0%5.6%10.4%10.9%15.2%14.8%16.7%15.2%14.5%9.8%7.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:396.44%
Kindergarten:71.16%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24740.76%
High school (grades 9-12):21234.98%
College or graduate school:10116.67%
Total:606100%
Early Childhood:467.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):46676.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46048 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,480,000. USPS data shows 703 residential mailboxes and 9 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:703Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:9Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:853Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:691Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:12Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$317,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,480,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:36Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46048 is located in Madison County, Indiana, within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26900) and Indiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,106,327 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 46048. It covers 0.786 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:26900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,106,327Source: Census
MSA:Indianapolis, IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.786 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1924.76 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1836342Source: Census
Place Name:Ingalls town; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46049 | | 46047

Schools in ZIP Code 46048


We could not locate which school district 46048 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Pendleton Juvenile Correctional 9310 S Sr 67
Pendleton, IN 46060
District: UnknownNearby
Maple Ridge Elementary School 8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
District: South Madison Community School CorporationNearby
Pendleton Elementary School 327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
District: South Madison Community School CorporationNearby
Pendleton Heights High School One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
District: South Madison Community School CorporationNearby
Pendleton Heights Middle School 7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
District: South Madison Community School CorporationNearby
Leafspring School At Geist 10408 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46040
District: Private SchoolNearby
Anderson Christian School 5401 S Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Simon The Apostle School 8155 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46048


Summit Salon Academy 1944 East 53rd Street
Anderson, IN 46013
Type: Post Secondary
Horizon University 7700 Indian Lake Road
Indianapolis, IN 46236-2622
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Anderson 1920 Purdue Parkway
Anderson, IN 46016
Type: Post Secondary
Pj's College Of Cosmetology- Greenfield 1400 W Main St
Greenfield, IN 46140-3120
Type: Post Secondary
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis 9725 Crosspoint Commons
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Type: Post Secondary
Anderson University 1100 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012-3495
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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