| City: | Advance, Indiana |
| County: | Boone County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:58:13 PM |
| Population: | 503 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 765 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9966, -86.6188 |
| Land Area: | 0.589 sq mi |
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Advance is a small unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana with a population of 503 residents living in 185 households. This isn't just a ZIP Code with PO Boxes. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available across the 0.55 square mile territory. Every resident and business depends entirely on the local post office for mail access.
The Advance post office maintains 141 PO Boxes for 185 occupied homes, resulting in a 76% adoption rate. This means three out of four households rely exclusively on PO Boxes. The remaining households receive rural carrier delivery via one rural route and one city route that serve limited areas of the community. There's no general street delivery network for most residents.
Advance has a traditional small-town layout centered on Main Street. The street grid includes N Main St (8 delivery points, including some apartments), E Wall St, E Cherry St, S Main St, and W Wall St. Tree-named streets like Oak St, Ash St, and Walnut St reflect the community's historic character. The town is compact, with just 12 distinct streets serving the entire area.
With a median age of 33.9 years, Advance has a younger population than many rural Indiana towns. The community includes 19 children under 18 and 30 residents over 65. Median household income is $65,000, and per capita income is $33,993. Homeownership is strong at 77%, with 142 of the 185 households owner-occupied. Most homes were built before 1939, giving Advance a historic small-town feel. Median home value is $164,800, and median rent is $1,014.
Despite the small population, Advance has 11 business delivery points, though no business establishments were recorded in Census data. The post office serves as the primary commercial and social hub for this close-knit community. With 29% of workers working from home, the local post office plays an important role in enabling remote work and package delivery.
Advance is located in central Indiana, about 16 miles northwest of Indianapolis neighborhoods like Trader's Point and Walden. The nearest municipalities include Eagle Creek, Clermont, and Huntington Communities, all part of the Indianapolis metro area.
All mail for Advance addresses must include a PO Box number or specify the street address with rural route delivery where available.
Traditional small-town grid centered on Main Street with tree-named side streets like Oak, Ash, and Walnut.
ZIP Code 46102 has 503 residents and 185 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 33.9 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.4%, slightly higher than the state average of 0.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 503Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 390Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 854.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 185Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $164,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397 | 412 | 418 | 390 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 503 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.9
Male Median Age: 34.3
Female Median Age: 33.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | 22 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 26 | 17 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 45 | 39 | 58 | 31 | 14 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 46 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| White: | 440 | 96.49% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.22% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 2.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.22% |
| Total: | 456 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 260 | 51.69% | 34.3 years |
| Females: | 243 | 48.31% | 33.6 years |
| Total: | 503 | 100% | 33.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 388 | 99.49% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.51% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.51% |
| Total Population: | 390 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 388 | 99.49% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.51% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,500, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,500. Family households earn a median of $88,750 versus $40,781 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,969). By gender, male median income is $51,932 and female is $48,594, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,338 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.8%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,667 | $71,042 | $65,000 | $64,500 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,563 | $87,813 | $88,250 | $88,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,438 | $36,250 | $37,969 | $40,781 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,583 | $73,333 | $57,500 | $51,932 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,294 | $43,438 | $45,104 | $48,594 |
| Employed: | 193 | 62.87% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 0.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 111 | 36.16% |
| Total: | 307 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 61 | 31.61% |
| Service: | 19 | 9.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 42 | 21.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 12.44% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 47 | 24.35% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 193 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $164,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $164,500. The median gross rent is $1,042, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,042. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.54% (78.52% with a mortgage, 21.48% free-and-clear) and renters 13.46% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.75%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.20%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120,400 | $138,800 | $164,800 | $164,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 38.10% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,069 | $1,100 | $1,014 | $1,042 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 106 | 67.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 18.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 13.46% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 81.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 36 | 18.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 192 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 179 | 93.23% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 1.04% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 5.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 192 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.90% 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 93.50%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 7.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.79%). College enrollment is 17.28%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 1.80% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 4.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 99 | 35.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 81 | 29.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 22 | 7.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 41 | 14.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 6.12% |
| Total: | 278 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 260 | 93.53% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 58 | 20.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 294 | 70.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 106 | 25.42% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 4.08% |
| Total: | 417 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 400 | 95.92% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1 | 1.23% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 3.70% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 56.79% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 20.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 17.28% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 4.94% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 66 | 81.48% |
ZIP Code 46102 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 151Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46102 is located in Boone County, Indiana, within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26900) and Indiana's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,756,241 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 46102. It covers 0.589 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: | 1,756,241Source: Census |
| MSA: | Indianapolis, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.589 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6352.55 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1800640Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Advance town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 46102 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.