46168 ZIP Code — Plainfield, IN
Hendricks County, Indiana
ZIP code 46168 is located in Plainfield, Indiana, within Hendricks County. It covers approximately 32.82 square miles and serves a population of 38,284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46168
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $254,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $81,450. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,284
population
32.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46168 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46168
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Plainfield | Acceptable |
| Plainfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46231 Indianapolis (4.9 mi)
46118 Clayton (6.1 mi)
46113 Camby (6.4 mi)
46158 Mooresville (7.3 mi)
46241 Indianapolis (8.3 mi)
46221 Indianapolis (9.4 mi)
46234 Indianapolis (9.7 mi)
46122 Danville (9.8 mi)
46214 Indianapolis (10.2 mi)
46157 Monrovia (10.8 mi)
46217 Indianapolis (11.3 mi)
46224 Indianapolis (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,284 |
| Population density | 1,166 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6824 |
| Longitude | -86.4105 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 317 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.1% | 25.2% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 34.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 33.0% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 7.1% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
38,284
Population
1,166
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$81,450
Median household income
$39,715
Per capita income
$254,200
Median home value
$1,218
Median monthly rent
67.2%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
9,956
Housing units
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,331
Under 5
1,215
1,365
5–9
1,246
1,108
10–14
1,011
1,067
15–19
973
1,646
20–24
1,502
2,839
25–34
2,590
3,340
35–44
3,047
2,063
45–54
1,882
1,286
55–59
1,174
993
60–64
906
1,482
65–74
1,352
1,198
75–84
1,093
301
85+
274
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,558 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 29,726 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,700 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.9%
Black or African American
8%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Asian
4.5%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,005 | 73.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,246 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 2,358 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,293 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 1,836 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 701 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.1% | 25.2% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 34.7% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 33.0% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 7.1% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $81,450 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
38.6%
$300k–$500k
26.6%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,218 |
| Owner occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter occupied | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 66.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% |
| 3 or more | 21.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.0% |
| Electricity | 49.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,255 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,246 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,034 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,501 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,216 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,884 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 24.6% |
| Married | 48.7% | 51.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 586 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 415 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,924 | 47.1% |
| High school | 1,723 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,691 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Professional & management
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
12.2%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
5.0%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Other services
4.3%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,716 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,738 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 1,209 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 380 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 484 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 183 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,796 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,385 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 24,588 | 64.2% |
| Foreign born | 411 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,488 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,667 | 67.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,524 | 17% |
| French | 3,531 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 3,410 | 8.9% |
| English | 282 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 179 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 138 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46168
What city is ZIP code 46168 in?
ZIP code 46168 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46168 in?
ZIP code 46168 falls within Hendricks County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 46168?
ZIP code 46168 has an estimated population of 38,284 residents, with a density of 1,166 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46168?
The median household income in ZIP code 46168 is $81,450, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46168?
The median home value in ZIP code 46168 is $254,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 46168 in?
ZIP code 46168 observes the EST timezone.