46162 ZIP Code — Needham, IN

Johnson County, Indiana

ZIP code 46162 is located in Needham, Indiana, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 12.10 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.

About ZIP code 46162

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $710,000.

Median household income is $81,484. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

267

population

12.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46162 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46162

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Needham	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	267
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	12.10 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.5539
Longitude	-85.9505
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	38.6%	31.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	35.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	26.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

267

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$81,484

Median household income

$42,935

Per capita income

$710,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	7.1%
18 and over	248	92.9%
65 and over	23	8.6%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 6%

Group	Count	%
White	251	94%
Two or more races	16	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	31.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	35.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	26.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 47.1%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	47.1%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
Median income	$81,484

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 65.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$710,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	55.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	79.4%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.1%
2 vehicles	60.3%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	40.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	83.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	17	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	10.3%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.4%	0.0%
Married	83.6%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 36.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	24.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	59	75.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 46.2%

Construction 12.7%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Information 8.1%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	70.5%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	6.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.0%
Government	4.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	5.1%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	8.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	267	100.0%
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)	267	100.0%
Born in same state	267	100.0%
Born in different state	223	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46162

What city is ZIP code 46162 in?

ZIP code 46162 is primarily assigned to Needham, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46162 in?

ZIP code 46162 falls within Johnson County, Indiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46162?

The median home value in ZIP code 46162 is $710,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 46162?

ZIP code 46162 has an estimated population of 267 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46162?

The median household income in ZIP code 46162 is $81,484, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46162 in?

ZIP code 46162 observes the EST timezone.