46721 ZIP Code — Butler, IN

Dekalb County, Indiana

ZIP code 46721 is located in Butler, Indiana, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 78.51 square miles and serves a population of 4,856 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46721

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,684. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 46721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,856

population

78.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Butler	Acceptable
Butler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46785 Saint Joe (7.1 mi) 46793 Waterloo (8 mi) 46742 Hamilton (8.4 mi) 43517 Edgerton (8.9 mi) 46706 Auburn (9.7 mi) 46788 Spencerville (10.8 mi) 46705 Ashley (11.3 mi) 43526 Hicksville (11.7 mi) 46779 Pleasant Lake (13 mi) 46743 Harlan (13.6 mi) 46730 Corunna (13.7 mi) 43518 Edon (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,856
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	78.51 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.4231
Longitude	-84.8853
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	260

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	41.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,856

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$68,684

Median household income

$28,516

Per capita income

$121,800

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,674

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

155

223

5–9

211

162

10–14

153

170

15–19

161

20–24

277

25–34

262

298

35–44

283

306

45–54

291

194

55–59

185

226

60–64

215

198

65–74

187

143

75–84

136

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,309	27.0%
18 and over	3,547	73.0%
65 and over	732	15.1%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,688	95.4%
Two or more races	100	2%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1.1%
Asian	52	1.1%
Black or African American	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	41.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	18.4%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$68,684

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,800
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	38.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.4%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	7.7%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	994	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	134	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	334	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	354	19.5%
Households with children under 18	652	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	502	27.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	18.1%
Married	56.7%	54.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.7%
Widowed	6.5%	13.2%
Divorced	12.5%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	6.2%
Kindergarten	110	9.6%
Elementary school	562	48.9%
High school	294	25.6%
College / grad school	113	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 49.3%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Retail trade 7.9%

Other services 6.7%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	44.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,538	93.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,787	98.6%
Born in same state	4,776	98.4%
Born in different state	3,629	74.7%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	69	1.4%
Not a US citizen	69	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	593	12.2%
French	570	11.7%
Italian	509	10.5%
English	188	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.3%
Dutch	11	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46721

What city is ZIP code 46721 in?

ZIP code 46721 is primarily assigned to Butler, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46721 in?

ZIP code 46721 falls within Dekalb County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46721?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 46721 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 46721 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46721?

The median home value in ZIP code 46721 is $121,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 46721?

ZIP code 46721 has an estimated population of 4,856 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46721 in?

ZIP code 46721 observes the EST timezone.