46147 ZIP Code — Jamestown, IN

Boone County, Indiana

ZIP code 46147 is located in Jamestown, Indiana, within Boone County. It covers approximately 56.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46147

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 $201,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,804. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 46147 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,578

population

56.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jamestown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46149 Lizton (7.3 mi) 47968 New Ross (7.6 mi) 46071 Thorntown (8.5 mi) 46052 Lebanon (8.9 mi) 46165 North Salem (9.1 mi) 46167 Pittsboro (10.5 mi) 47954 Ladoga (12.5 mi) 47940 Darlington (12.8 mi) 46112 Brownsburg (14.4 mi) 46122 Danville (14.7 mi) 46075 Whitestown (14.7 mi) 46035 Colfax (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,578
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	56.80 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.9801
Longitude	-86.6099
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	37.1%	25.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	29.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	29.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.5%	16.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,578

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$75,804

Median household income

$40,710

Per capita income

$201,800

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

937

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

110

10–14

115

15–19

20–24

149

25–34

156

173

35–44

182

143

45–54

151

112

55–59

119

101

60–64

106

134

65–74

141

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	597	23.2%
18 and over	1,981	76.8%
65 and over	357	13.8%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,359	90%
Two or more races	192	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	42	1.6%
Black or African American	22	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	25.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	29.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	29.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.5%	16.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$75,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 36.6%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,800
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	32.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.7%
Electricity	26.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.6%
Fuel oil	7.8%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	559	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	55	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	172	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	249	24.1%
Households with children under 18	295	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	25.0%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	23.0%
Married	55.8%	52.9%
Separated	0.2%	1.1%
Widowed	1.8%	11.1%
Divorced	10.2%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 32.1%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.1%
Kindergarten	2	0.3%
Elementary school	319	48.7%
High school	146	22.3%
College / grad school	174	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Professional & management 11.3%

Construction 10.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Retail trade 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,444	94.8%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,519	97.7%
Born in same state	2,514	97.5%
Born in different state	2,181	84.6%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	59	2.3%
Not a US citizen	57	96.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	564	21.9%
French	165	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	3.1%
English	13	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46147

What city is ZIP code 46147 in?

ZIP code 46147 is primarily assigned to Jamestown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46147 in?

ZIP code 46147 falls within Boone County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46147 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 46147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46147 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 46147 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 46147?

ZIP code 46147 has an estimated population of 2,578 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46147?

The median home value in ZIP code 46147 is $201,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 46147 in?

ZIP code 46147 observes the EST timezone.