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Grant County
Jonesboro, IN
46938
46938 ZIP Code — Jonesboro, IN
Grant County, Indiana
ZIP code 46938 is located in
Jonesboro ,
Indiana ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 31.12 square miles and serves a population of
2,385 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 46938
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 $86,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,917. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,385
Population density
77 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
31.12 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
40.4463
Longitude
-85.6657
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
53.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.6%
29.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.7%
1.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$42,917
Median household income
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 447 18.7% 18 and over 1,938 81.3% 65 and over 553 23.2% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 2,330 96.9% Two or more races 33 1.4% Hispanic or Latino 19 0.8% Black or African American 15 0.6% Other race 7 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
53.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.6%
29.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.7%
1.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 5.9% $25k–$35k 12.0% $35k–$50k 26.4% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 7.3% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 0.6% Median income $42,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,400 Median rent / month $924 Owner occupied 79.6% Renter occupied 20.4% Vacant 6.6% Single-family detached 91.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.4% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 3.0% 1990–1999 4.5% 1980–1989 6.9% 1970–1979 6.1% 1960–1969 27.5% 1950–1959 14.0% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 30.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 26.1% 3 bedrooms 54.3% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 29.0% 2 vehicles 44.7% 3 or more 23.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 53.0% Electricity 27.5% Propane / LP gas 13.2% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 3.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 511 43.7% Cohabiting couple 31 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 314 26.8% Female householder, no spouse 314 26.8% Households with children under 18 269 23.0% Households with seniors (65+) 417 35.6% Average household size 2.04
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 16.0% Married 47.9% 49.3% Separated 0.0% 2.1% Widowed 5.4% 12.1% Divorced 13.1% 20.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.9% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 1.6% Kindergarten 21 4.7% Elementary school 205 46.0% High school 169 37.9% College / grad school 44 9.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Professional & management
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.2% Service 17.3% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 19.6% Production & transportation 21.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.6% Government 9.0% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.7% Carpool 7.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 1.9% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.5%
Female-led households
31.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.2% Retirement income 30.3% Supplemental Security 3.8% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 11.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 38.8% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.3% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 198 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 19.0% Under 18 6.7% 18–64 years 18.3% 65 and over 30.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.7% Public insurance 47.4% No insurance 6.5% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,326 97.5% 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) 2,370 99.4% Born in same state 2,358 98.9% Born in different state 1,913 80.2% Foreign born 12 0.5% Naturalized citizen 15 0.6% Not a US citizen 8 53.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 280 11.7% Arab 258 10.8% French 246 10.3%
Ancestry Count % English 39 1.6% German 7 0.3% Polish 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.1% Internet access 90.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46938
What city is ZIP code 46938 in?
ZIP code 46938 is primarily assigned to Jonesboro, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46938 in?
ZIP code 46938 falls within Grant County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46938?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46938?
15% of residents in ZIP code 46938 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 46938 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 46938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46938?
The median home value in ZIP code 46938 is $86,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 46938 in?
ZIP code 46938 observes the EST timezone.
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