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Madison County
Ingalls, IN
46048
46048 ZIP Code — Ingalls, IN
Madison County, Indiana
ZIP code 46048 is located in
Ingalls ,
Indiana ,
within Madison County .
It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of
2,159 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 317 .
About ZIP code 46048
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,260. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46048 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,159
Population density
2,733 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
095
Geography
Land area
0.79 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.9581
Longitude
-85.7987
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
317
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
48.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
46.0%
32.9%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
16.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.4%
2.3%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$67,260
Median household income
$135,200
Median home value
$1,266
Median monthly rent
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 652 30.2% 18 and over 1,507 69.8% 65 and over 170 7.9% Median age 33.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.5%
Group Count % White 1,967 88.3% Two or more races 102 4.6% Black or African American 77 3.5% Hispanic or Latino 68 3.1% Other race 13 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
48.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
46.0%
32.9%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
16.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.4%
2.3%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.4% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 6.7% $25k–$35k 7.4% $35k–$50k 6.6% $50k–$75k 24.6% $75k–$100k 22.2% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 1.9% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $67,260
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $135,200 Median rent / month $1,266 Owner occupied 79.8% Renter occupied 20.2% Vacant 10.0% Single-family detached 86.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.5% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.2% 2000–2009 32.0% 1990–1999 27.6% 1980–1989 5.7% 1970–1979 7.1% 1960–1969 1.1% 1950–1959 2.9% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 10.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.4% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 19.1% 3 bedrooms 53.1% 4 bedrooms 19.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 27.6% 2 vehicles 47.8% 3 or more 21.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 75.9% Electricity 19.9% Propane / LP gas 0.7% Fuel oil 3.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 326 43.9% Cohabiting couple 39 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 208 28.0% Female householder, no spouse 170 22.9% Households with children under 18 307 41.3% Households with seniors (65+) 144 19.4% Average household size 2.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.3% 19.8% Married 44.6% 47.4% Separated 0.5% 12.7% Widowed 1.8% 12.2% Divorced 13.7% 7.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.0% Bachelor's or higher 14.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 4.7% Kindergarten 13 2.7% Elementary school 233 47.9% High school 166 34.2% College / grad school 51 10.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Professional & management
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.3% Service 22.1% Sales & office 14.8% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 19.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.4% Government 7.7% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.1% Carpool 11.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 5.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
32.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.4% Retirement income 18.8% Supplemental Security 4.3% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 20.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 27.1% High cholesterol 26.7% Diabetes 8.1% Heart disease 4.5% Stroke 2.1% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 20.7% Kidney disease 2.1% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 4.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 19.1% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.8% Depression 27.0% Fair or poor health 12.6% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 9.2% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.9% Visited dentist 63.1% Cholesterol screening 85.9% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 161 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 15.8% Under 18 8.1% 18–64 years 16.4% 65 and over 41.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.0% Public insurance 39.6% No insurance 8.5% Uninsured under 19 1.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,974 91.4% Spanish 43 2.2% Other Indo-European 33 1.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,098 97.2% Born in same state 1,996 92.5% Born in different state 1,630 75.5% Foreign born 102 4.7% Naturalized citizen 61 2.8% Not a US citizen 14 23.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 255 11.8% Italian 244 11.3% French 194 9% English 27 1.3%
Ancestry Count % Irish 12 0.6% Dutch 6 0.3% Polish 5 0.2% Norwegian 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.4% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46048
What city is ZIP code 46048 in?
ZIP code 46048 is primarily assigned to Ingalls, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46048 in?
ZIP code 46048 falls within Madison County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46048 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 46048 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46048?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 46048 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 46048 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46048?
The median home value in ZIP code 46048 is $135,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 46048 in?
ZIP code 46048 observes the EST timezone.
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