46148 ZIP Code — Knightstown, IN

Henry County, Indiana

ZIP code 46148 is located in Knightstown, Indiana, within Henry County. It covers approximately 51.13 square miles and serves a population of 5,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765/317.

About ZIP code 46148

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 $161,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,700. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46148 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,135

population

51.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knightstown	Acceptable
Knightstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47385 Spiceland (3.1 mi) 46117 Charlottesville (5.8 mi) 46115 Carthage (5.9 mi) 47352 Lewisville (7.1 mi) 47384 Shirley (8 mi) 46186 Wilkinson (9.1 mi) 46104 Arlington (11 mi) 46127 Falmouth (11.7 mi) 47387 Straughn (11.8 mi) 47362 New Castle (12 mi) 46056 Markleville (12.7 mi) 46140 Greenfield (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,135
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	51.13 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	39.8116
Longitude	-85.5076
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765/317

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,135

Population

100

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$66,700

Median household income

$30,835

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,660

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

247

Under 5

211

141

5–9

121

209

10–14

178

227

15–19

193

184

20–24

158

278

25–34

238

296

35–44

252

387

45–54

330

197

55–59

168

149

60–64

128

251

65–74

215

154

75–84

131

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,405	27.4%
18 and over	3,730	72.6%
65 and over	843	16.4%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,023	97.4%
Two or more races	81	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.3%
Other race	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	47.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$66,700

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	36.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.1%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,017	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	177	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	240	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	486	25.3%
Households with children under 18	706	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	600	31.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	16.5%
Married	51.3%	53.6%
Separated	1.7%	2.1%
Widowed	2.3%	14.5%
Divorced	9.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	105	8.5%
Kindergarten	38	3.1%
Elementary school	494	40.0%
High school	387	31.4%
College / grad school	210	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 10.4%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Public administration 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	332	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,677	91.1%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,121	99.7%
Born in same state	5,121	99.7%
Born in different state	4,340	84.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	751	14.6%
Italian	634	12.3%
Arab	433	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	0.6%
Polish	20	0.4%
English	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46148

What city is ZIP code 46148 in?

ZIP code 46148 is primarily assigned to Knightstown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46148 in?

ZIP code 46148 falls within Henry County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46148?

20% of residents in ZIP code 46148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46148?

The median home value in ZIP code 46148 is $161,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 46148?

ZIP code 46148 has an estimated population of 5,135 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46148?

The median household income in ZIP code 46148 is $66,700, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46148 in?

ZIP code 46148 observes the EST timezone.