46121 ZIP Code — Coatesville, IN

Putnam County, Indiana

ZIP code 46121 is located in Coatesville, Indiana, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 55.26 square miles and serves a population of 4,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46121

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,945.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

4,727
population
55.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46121 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Coatesville Acceptable
Coatesville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
46128 Fillmore (4.1 mi) 46180 Stilesville (5.1 mi) 46118 Clayton (7.9 mi) 46122 Danville (9.4 mi) 46105 Bainbridge (9.9 mi) 46135 Greencastle (10.3 mi) 46157 Monrovia (11 mi) 46120 Cloverdale (11.5 mi) 46165 North Salem (12.8 mi) 46172 Roachdale (13.4 mi) 46168 Plainfield (13.5 mi) 47456 Quincy (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,727
Population density 86 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 55.26 sq mi
Water area 0.69 sq mi
Latitude 39.6660
Longitude -86.6634
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 765
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.3% 38.9% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 50.3% 39.1% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 22.7% 19.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.8% 2.2% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,727
Population
86
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$76,945
Median household income
$35,071
Per capita income
$227,800
Median home value
$1,178
Median monthly rent
89.7%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
1,860
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
193
Under 5
204
119
5–9
125
201
10–14
211
83
15–19
87
166
20–24
175
499
25–34
526
251
35–44
264
250
45–54
264
134
55–59
142
159
60–64
168
168
65–74
177
76
75–84
80
2
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,15824.5%
18 and over3,56975.5%
65 and over50610.7%
Median age33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Two or more races 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White4,65597.5%
Hispanic or Latino461%
Two or more races440.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native160.3%
Other race120.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.3% 38.9% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 50.3% 39.1% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 22.7% 19.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.8% 2.2% 4.5%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 1.9%
$35k–$50k 5.5%
$50k–$75k 23.6%
$75k–$100k 25.5%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$200k+ 6.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k1.9%
$35k–$50k5.5%
$50k–$75k23.6%
$75k–$100k25.5%
$100k–$150k16.0%
$150k–$200k9.8%
$200k+6.3%
Median income$76,945

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%
$50k–$100k 4.3%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$150k–$200k 24.8%
$200k–$300k 31.7%
$300k–$500k 20.2%
$500k–$1M 8.2%
$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$227,800
Median rent / month$1,178
Owner occupied89.7%
Renter occupied10.3%
Vacant10.7%
Single-family detached97.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.6%
2010–20195.6%
2000–200923.8%
1990–199928.1%
1980–198912.0%
1970–19796.4%
1960–19693.9%
1950–19594.9%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier9.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms13.3%
3 bedrooms70.1%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle10.6%
2 vehicles48.1%
3 or more37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.7%
Electricity52.4%
Propane / LP gas33.2%
Fuel oil4.6%
Wood4.7%
Solar1.5%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family89649.0%
Cohabiting couple41722.8%
Male householder, no spouse20010.9%
Female householder, no spouse31617.3%
Households with children under 1874240.6%
Households with seniors (65+)43924.0%
Average household size2.58

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.1%25.1%
Married48.4%51.7%
Separated1.9%0.2%
Widowed1.9%7.5%
Divorced10.8%15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 29.1%
Some college, no degree 32.6%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 16.4%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool776.6%
Kindergarten181.5%
Elementary school57649.2%
High school21218.1%
College / grad school28724.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%
Education & healthcare 18.8%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation & utilities 10.0%
Construction 9.9%
Finance & real estate 6.6%
Professional & management 6.5%
Public administration 5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Other services 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.3%
Service14.2%
Sales & office20.7%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation26.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.4%
Government12.6%
Self-employed10.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.3%
Carpool4.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home8.3%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)31.8

Poverty

All people 13.0%
Under 18 years 20.0%
18 and over 10.8%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 30.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.7%
Retirement income19.8%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.9%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression23.5%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist63.2%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss15.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2938.2%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years5.8%
65 and over30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.0%
Public insurance27.5%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,33091.6%
Spanish320.7%
Other Indo-European120.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander200.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,69199.2%
Born in same state4,67498.9%
Born in different state3,92182.9%
Foreign born170.4%
Naturalized citizen360.8%
Not a US citizen1644.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab66114%
Italian50910.8%
French47510%
English230.5%
AncestryCount%
German90.2%
Polish90.2%
Norwegian60.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.7%
Internet access98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46121

What city is ZIP code 46121 in?

ZIP code 46121 is primarily assigned to Coatesville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46121 in?

ZIP code 46121 falls within Hendricks County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46121 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 46121 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 46121?

ZIP code 46121 has an estimated population of 4,727 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46121?

The median home value in ZIP code 46121 is $227,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46121?

The median household income in ZIP code 46121 is $76,945, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46121 in?

ZIP code 46121 observes the EST timezone.

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