46056 ZIP Code — Markleville, IN

Madison County, Indiana

ZIP code 46056 is located in Markleville, Indiana, within Madison County. It covers approximately 24.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46056

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,179. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% 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 29 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 46056 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,165

population

24.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Markleville	Acceptable
Markleville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47384 Shirley (5.1 mi) 46186 Wilkinson (6.1 mi) 46013 Anderson (6.4 mi) 46017 Anderson (6.5 mi) 47356 Middletown (6.8 mi) 46064 Pendleton (7 mi) 46016 Anderson (9.2 mi) 46048 Ingalls (9.8 mi) 46117 Charlottesville (10.8 mi) 46012 Anderson (12.3 mi) 46011 Anderson (12.4 mi) 46148 Knightstown (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,165
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	24.58 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.9760
Longitude	-85.6152
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	31.0%	48.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	16.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,165

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$80,179

Median household income

$37,117

Per capita income

$206,300

Median home value

$1,047

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

835

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

100

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

104

148

45–54

150

55–59

106

60–64

108

151

65–74

154

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	498	23.0%
18 and over	1,667	77.0%
65 and over	450	20.8%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,085	93.4%
Hispanic or Latino	68	3%
Two or more races	60	2.7%
Other race	20	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	48.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	32.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	16.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 28.0%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	28.0%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$80,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,300
Median rent / month	$1,047
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	20.8%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	13.0%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.4%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	530	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	54	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	128	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	105	12.9%
Households with children under 18	270	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	286	35.0%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	23.4%
Married	60.9%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	0.0%	1.3%
Divorced	11.8%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	8.9%
Kindergarten	13	2.5%
Elementary school	306	59.3%
High school	124	24.0%
College / grad school	27	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Construction 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Public administration 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Information 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 5.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	38.1%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.2%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,092	96.6%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,160	99.8%
Born in same state	2,160	99.8%
Born in different state	1,828	84.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	312	14.4%
Italian	304	14%
Arab	153	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.8%
Polish	3	0.1%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46056

What city is ZIP code 46056 in?

ZIP code 46056 is primarily assigned to Markleville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46056 in?

ZIP code 46056 falls within Madison County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46056 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 46056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46056 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 46056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 46056?

ZIP code 46056 has an estimated population of 2,165 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46056?

The median home value in ZIP code 46056 is $206,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 46056 in?

ZIP code 46056 observes the EST timezone.