ZIP Code 46121, Indiana
ZIP Code 46121 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 46121 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Hendricks County / Putnam County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,271. The land area covers 55.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,271 | ±550 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,079 | ±215 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,258 | ±252 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,079 | ±215 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 179 | ±108 |
| Median Home Value | $275,700 | ±$23,873 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,250 | ±$162 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,409 | ±$10,435 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,694 | ±$3,302 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 431 | ±224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,827 | ±344 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89% | ±12.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 190,629 (2024)
ID: 103744
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING BUILDING
355 S WASHINGTON ST, STE 204, DANVILLE IN 46122-1798
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Greencastle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Avon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Avon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bainbridge, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clayton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clayton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Avon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Plainfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Greencastle, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cloverdale, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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DePauw University
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College | 10.0 mi away | 313 S Locust St, Greencastle, IN, 46135-1772 |
7656584800
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COATESVILLE-CLAY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 4928 MILTON STREET, COATESVILLE, IN, 46121 |
(765) 386-2355
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis
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College | 21.4 mi away | 7251 W. McCarty St., Indianapolis, IN, 46241 |
3172434519
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CLAYTON-LIBERTY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 5199 IOWA STREET, CLAYTON, IN, 46118 |
(317) 539-2991
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MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
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College | 22.8 mi away | 2601 Fortune Circle Dr E, Suite 100C, Indianapolis, IN, 46241 |
9198136266
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DANVILLE-CENTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 101 SOUTH INDIANA STREET, DANVILLE, IN, 46122 |
(317) 745-2604
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Empire Beauty School-Speedway
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College Vocational | 23.7 mi away | 5750 A Crawfordsville Rd, Speedway, IN, 46224 |
8009204593
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PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 103 EAST POPLAR STREET, GREENCASTLE, IN, 46135 |
(765) 653-2755
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EMINENCE BRANCH
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Library | 10.9 mi away | WALTERS ROAD, EMINENCE, IN, 46125 |
(765) 528-2117
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MONROVIA BRANCH
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 145 SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET, MONROVIA, IN, 46157 |
(463) 300-4085
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GREENCASTLE 1 W, IN US, located 10.8 miles from ZCTA5 46121. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4° | 16.9° | 25.6° | 3.18" | 9.3" |
| February | 39.2° | 19.7° | 29.5° | 2.63" | 4.3" |
| March | 50.3° | 28.6° | 39.5° | 3.50" | 2.2" |
| April | 62.2° | 38.5° | 50.4° | 4.65" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.0° | 49.1° | 60.6° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 58.2° | 69.3° | 5.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 61.2° | 72.2° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 59.4° | 70.8° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 52.0° | 64.4° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 40.8° | 52.8° | 3.59" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.0° | 30.2° | 40.6° | 3.61" | 0.9" |
| December | 39.4° | 22.2° | 30.8° | 2.96" | 5.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville town | Town | 0.8 mi | — |
| Amo town | Town | 3.6 mi | — |
| Stilesville town | Town | 3.8 mi | — |
| Fillmore town | Town | 4.0 mi | — |
| Heritage Lake CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Groveland CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 46121. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.