46936 ZIP Code — Greentown, IN

Howard County, Indiana

ZIP code 46936 is located in Greentown, Indiana, within Howard County. It covers approximately 65.18 square miles and serves a population of 5,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46936

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 $191,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,963. 41% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 46936 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,820

population

65.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greentown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46986 Swayzee (7 mi) 46919 Converse (8 mi) 46902 Kokomo (8.2 mi) 46076 Windfall (9 mi) 46911 Amboy (10.3 mi) 46068 Sharpsville (12.3 mi) 46901 Kokomo (12.3 mi) 46914 Bunker Hill (12.6 mi) 46072 Tipton (14.7 mi) 46928 Fairmount (14.8 mi) 46036 Elwood (15.3 mi) 46971 Grissom Arb (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,820
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	65.18 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	40.4858
Longitude	-85.9470
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	34.6%	44.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	11.2%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,820

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$77,963

Median household income

$38,374

Per capita income

$191,200

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

2,106

Housing units

31.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

196

134

5–9

115

220

10–14

188

171

15–19

145

167

20–24

143

362

25–34

309

340

35–44

291

399

45–54

341

206

55–59

175

196

60–64

168

430

65–74

366

190

75–84

163

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,281	22.0%
18 and over	4,539	78.0%
65 and over	1,324	22.7%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,632	96.5%
Two or more races	118	2%
Asian	34	0.6%
Black or African American	22	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.3%
Other race	8	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	44.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	19.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	11.2%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$77,963

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,200
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	18.0%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	21.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.5%
Electricity	32.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,500	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	113	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	254	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	355	16.0%
Households with children under 18	655	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	852	38.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	18.1%
Married	63.5%	64.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%
Widowed	5.7%	8.5%
Divorced	7.1%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	136	12.5%
Kindergarten	72	6.6%
Elementary school	491	45.3%
High school	275	25.3%
College / grad school	111	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Professional & management 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	380	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,394	92.7%
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)	5,778	99.3%
Born in same state	5,747	98.7%
Born in different state	4,892	84.1%
Foreign born	31	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	42	0.7%
Not a US citizen	28	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	620	10.7%
Arab	525	9%
Italian	444	7.6%
Polish	138	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.1%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46936

What city is ZIP code 46936 in?

ZIP code 46936 is primarily assigned to Greentown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46936 in?

ZIP code 46936 falls within Howard County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46936 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 46936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46936 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 46936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46936?

The median home value in ZIP code 46936 is $191,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 46936?

ZIP code 46936 has an estimated population of 5,820 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46936 in?

ZIP code 46936 observes the EST timezone.