46126 ZIP Code — Fairland, IN

Shelby County, Indiana

ZIP code 46126 is located in Fairland, Indiana, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 32.65 square miles and serves a population of 4,005 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317/463.

About ZIP code 46126

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 $216,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,029. 36% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46126 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,005

population

32.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46126 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46126

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46130 Fountaintown (3.6 mi) 46110 Boggstown (4.9 mi) 46259 Indianapolis (6.1 mi) 46163 New Palestine (6.5 mi) 46176 Shelbyville (8.9 mi) 46239 Indianapolis (9 mi) 46161 Morristown (9.7 mi) 46184 Whiteland (11.4 mi) 46229 Indianapolis (11.5 mi) 46237 Indianapolis (11.5 mi) 46143 Greenwood (12.1 mi) 46107 Beech Grove (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,005
Population density	123 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	32.65 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	39.6328
Longitude	-85.8810
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	317/463

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,005

Population

123

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$71,029

Median household income

$40,892

Per capita income

$216,400

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

1,504

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

182

5–9

157

10–14

130

15–19

113

20–24

245

25–34

212

298

35–44

258

255

45–54

221

162

55–59

140

167

60–64

144

215

65–74

185

101

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	803	20.0%
18 and over	3,202	80.0%
65 and over	801	20.0%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,962	98.3%
Two or more races	40	1%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.7%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$71,029

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,400
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	46.0%
Propane / LP gas	38.6%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	956	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	117	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	317	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	354	20.3%
Households with children under 18	458	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	627	36.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	20.8%
Married	59.0%	56.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.5%
Widowed	5.1%	11.2%
Divorced	9.0%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	5.0%
Kindergarten	151	17.6%
Elementary school	313	36.4%
High school	160	18.6%
College / grad school	192	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Professional & management 14.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	230	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,826	95.5%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,996	99.8%
Born in same state	3,963	99.0%
Born in different state	3,232	80.7%
Foreign born	33	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.2%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	438	10.9%
French	346	8.6%
Italian	332	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	118	2.9%
Polish	33	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46126

What city is ZIP code 46126 in?

ZIP code 46126 is primarily assigned to Fairland, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46126 in?

ZIP code 46126 falls within Shelby County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46126 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 46126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46126 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46126 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 46126?

ZIP code 46126 has an estimated population of 4,005 residents, with a density of 123 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46126?

The median home value in ZIP code 46126 is $216,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 46126 in?

ZIP code 46126 observes the EST timezone.