46011 ZIP Code — Anderson, IN

Madison County, Indiana

ZIP code 46011 is located in Anderson, Indiana, within Madison County. It covers approximately 73.90 square miles and serves a population of 17,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46011

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,554. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46011 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,638

population

73.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46011 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46011

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anderson	Acceptable
Anderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46016 Anderson (5.1 mi) 46051 Lapel (5.1 mi) 46013 Anderson (6.1 mi) 46044 Frankton (7 mi) 46012 Anderson (8 mi) 46017 Anderson (9.1 mi) 46064 Pendleton (9.2 mi) 46001 Alexandria (10 mi) 46060 Noblesville (10 mi) 46048 Ingalls (10.9 mi) 46036 Elwood (12.2 mi) 46056 Markleville (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,638
Population density	239 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	73.90 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.1133
Longitude	-85.7675
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	48.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

17,638

Population

239

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$73,554

Median household income

$36,484

Per capita income

$156,400

Median home value

$1,047

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

6,070

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

371

Under 5

404

521

5–9

569

560

10–14

611

508

15–19

554

420

20–24

458

1,102

25–34

1,203

860

35–44

938

1,058

45–54

1,154

527

55–59

576

525

60–64

573

1,090

65–74

1,190

523

75–84

572

369

85+

402

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,676	20.8%
18 and over	13,962	79.2%
65 and over	4,146	23.5%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Black or African American 13%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,371	79.4%
Black or African American	2,353	13%
Two or more races	577	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	455	2.5%
Other race	220	1.2%
Asian	95	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	48.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$73,554

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,400
Median rent / month	$1,047
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	26.3%
1950–1959	22.5%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.9%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,931	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	365	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	804	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,774	25.8%
Households with children under 18	2,029	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,682	39.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	24.0%
Married	60.7%	52.2%
Separated	1.0%	2.0%
Widowed	2.8%	12.4%
Divorced	10.6%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	186	5.4%
Kindergarten	208	6.1%
Elementary school	1,867	54.7%
High school	683	20.0%
College / grad school	471	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,226	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,863	95.6%
Spanish	180	1.1%
Other Indo-European	127	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.1%
Other languages	35	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,418	98.8%
Born in same state	17,320	98.2%
Born in different state	12,833	72.8%
Foreign born	98	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	220	1.2%
Not a US citizen	92	41.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,374	13.5%
Italian	1,607	9.1%
Arab	1,409	8%
English	235	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	0.3%
German	44	0.2%
Dutch	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46011

What city is ZIP code 46011 in?

ZIP code 46011 is primarily assigned to Anderson, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46011 in?

ZIP code 46011 falls within Madison County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46011 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 46011 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46011 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 46011 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46011?

The median home value in ZIP code 46011 is $156,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 46011?

ZIP code 46011 has an estimated population of 17,638 residents, with a density of 239 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46011 in?

ZIP code 46011 observes the EST timezone.