46142 ZIP Code — Greenwood, IN
Johnson County, Indiana
ZIP code 46142 is located in Greenwood, Indiana, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 14.94 square miles and serves a population of 34,676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46142
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $78,365. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,676
population
14.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46142 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46142
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46143 Greenwood (4.3 mi)
46217 Indianapolis (4.8 mi)
46227 Indianapolis (5.5 mi)
46184 Whiteland (6.5 mi)
46237 Indianapolis (6.8 mi)
46221 Indianapolis (6.8 mi)
46113 Camby (7.1 mi)
46106 Bargersville (7.2 mi)
46241 Indianapolis (8.6 mi)
46107 Beech Grove (8.6 mi)
46203 Indianapolis (9.2 mi)
46225 Indianapolis (9.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,676 |
| Population density | 2,321 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6100 |
| Longitude | -86.1785 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 317 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 31.9% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 35.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 26.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
34,676
Population
2,321
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$78,365
Median household income
$40,210
Per capita income
$243,000
Median home value
$1,049
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
10,054
Housing units
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,000
Under 5
1,043
1,142
5–9
1,190
1,087
10–14
1,133
1,128
15–19
1,176
977
20–24
1,018
2,352
25–34
2,453
2,289
35–44
2,386
2,026
45–54
2,113
1,076
55–59
1,123
1,012
60–64
1,055
1,719
65–74
1,792
782
75–84
815
386
85+
403
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,002 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 26,674 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,897 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.4%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
2.5%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,105 | 84.4% |
| Asian | 1,773 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 1,495 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 975 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 892 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 281 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 31.9% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 35.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 26.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $78,365 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
20.1%
$200k–$300k
37.5%
$300k–$500k
27.0%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,049 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 69.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.6% |
| Electricity | 34.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,559 | 55.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,296 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,136 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,667 | 19.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,356 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,742 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Married | 57.6% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 377 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 338 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,825 | 47.3% |
| High school | 1,748 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,805 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Construction
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
36.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,015 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,633 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 615 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 292 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 276 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,995 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 32,696 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 24,504 | 70.7% |
| Foreign born | 299 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,681 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 693 | 41.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,574 | 13.2% |
| French | 3,895 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 3,377 | 9.7% |
| English | 447 | 1.3% |
| German | 233 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 162 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 80 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 72 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 54 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46142
What city is ZIP code 46142 in?
ZIP code 46142 is primarily assigned to Greenwood, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46142 in?
ZIP code 46142 falls within Johnson County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 46142?
ZIP code 46142 has an estimated population of 34,676 residents, with a density of 2,321 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46142?
The median household income in ZIP code 46142 is $78,365, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46142?
The median home value in ZIP code 46142 is $243,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46142 in?
ZIP code 46142 observes the EST timezone.