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Madison County
Alexandria, IN
46001
46001 ZIP Code — Alexandria, IN
Madison County, Indiana
ZIP code 46001 is located in
Alexandria ,
Indiana ,
within Madison County .
It covers approximately 77.16 square miles and serves a population of
10,011 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 46001
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 $121,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,792. 34% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46001 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
10,011
Population density
130 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
095
Geography
Land area
77.16 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
40.2391
Longitude
-85.6738
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
48.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
32.9%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
16.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.3%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$64,792
Median household income
$121,500
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,435 24.3% 18 and over 7,576 75.7% 65 and over 1,900 19.0% Median age 40.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.2%
Group Count % White 9,761 97% Black or African American 119 1.2% Two or more races 106 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 53 0.5% Other race 25 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
48.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
32.9%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
16.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.3%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 11.0% $50k–$75k 20.4% $75k–$100k 16.7% $100k–$150k 17.9% $150k–$200k 5.2% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $64,792
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $121,500 Median rent / month $819 Owner occupied 76.3% Renter occupied 23.7% Vacant 19.1% Single-family detached 74.7% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 10.6% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 8.4% 1990–1999 7.1% 1980–1989 4.8% 1970–1979 17.6% 1960–1969 17.9% 1950–1959 15.2% 1940–1949 12.2% 1939 or earlier 16.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.3% 1 bedroom 8.2% 2 bedrooms 32.4% 3 bedrooms 39.9% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.8% 1 vehicle 26.5% 2 vehicles 37.5% 3 or more 26.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 55.7% Electricity 28.9% Propane / LP gas 11.9% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 1.9% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,132 53.8% Cohabiting couple 220 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 590 14.9% Female householder, no spouse 1,021 25.8% Households with children under 18 1,320 33.3% Households with seniors (65+) 1,372 34.6% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 14.9% Married 57.1% 52.7% Separated 0.0% 1.2% Widowed 3.7% 10.1% Divorced 13.3% 21.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.8% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 143 5.6% Kindergarten 129 5.0% Elementary school 1,298 50.5% High school 684 26.6% College / grad school 317 12.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.8% Service 17.4% Sales & office 18.8% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 18.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.8% Government 11.6% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.1% Carpool 12.8% Public transit 0.7% Walk 1.1% Work from home 4.0% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 28.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.9% Retirement income 28.9% Supplemental Security 5.6% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 38.4% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 31.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.9% Depression 26.5% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 14.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 58.7% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 20.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 486 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 10.8% 18–64 years 16.4% 65 and over 46.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.2% Public insurance 37.4% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 2.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 9,705 96.9% Spanish 9 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 9,975 99.6% Born in same state 9,965 99.5% Born in different state 8,313 83.0% Foreign born 10 0.1% Naturalized citizen 36 0.4% Not a US citizen 36 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,393 13.9% French 1,246 12.4% Italian 1,231 12.3%
Ancestry Count % English 20 0.2% Polish 19 0.2% Norwegian 13 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.6% Internet access 92.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46001
What city is ZIP code 46001 in?
ZIP code 46001 is primarily assigned to Alexandria, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46001 in?
ZIP code 46001 falls within Madison County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46001?
The median home value in ZIP code 46001 is $121,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 46001?
ZIP code 46001 has an estimated population of 10,011 residents, with a density of 130 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46001?
The median household income in ZIP code 46001 is $64,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46001 in?
ZIP code 46001 observes the EST timezone.
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