46165 ZIP Code — North Salem, IN

Hendricks County, Indiana

ZIP code 46165 is located in North Salem, Indiana, within Hendricks County. It covers approximately 41.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.

About ZIP code 46165

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 $229,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,046) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,058

population

41.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46165 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46165

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46165. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46149 Lizton (4 mi) 46122 Danville (6.9 mi) 46167 Pittsboro (9.1 mi) 46147 Jamestown (9.1 mi) 46172 Roachdale (9.7 mi) 47954 Ladoga (10.9 mi) 46105 Bainbridge (11.5 mi) 47968 New Ross (11.9 mi) 46121 Coatesville (12.8 mi) 46112 Brownsburg (13.5 mi) 46128 Fillmore (14.6 mi) 46118 Clayton (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,058
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	41.76 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.8495
Longitude	-86.6360
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	20.7%	25.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	33.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.3%	7.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,058

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$86,046

Median household income

$39,308

Per capita income

$229,100

Median home value

$1,185

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

717

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

122

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

156

105

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	530	25.8%
18 and over	1,528	74.2%
65 and over	333	16.2%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Asian 2.3%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,865	87.1%
Two or more races	110	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	83	3.9%
Asian	49	2.3%
Other race	34	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	25.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	34.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	33.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.3%	7.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$86,046

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 25.3%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 32.4%

$500k–$1M 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,100
Median rent / month	$1,185
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	12.2%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.2%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	10.8%
No fuel used	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	483	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	72	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	135	18.9%
Households with children under 18	232	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	29.6%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	18.6%
Married	66.9%	65.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.1%	2.3%
Divorced	11.7%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	9.1%
Kindergarten	31	5.0%
Elementary school	317	51.3%
High school	131	21.2%
College / grad school	83	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Other services 8.2%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,953	94.9%
Spanish	48	2.5%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	2.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,953	94.9%
Born in same state	1,953	94.9%
Born in different state	1,705	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	105	5.1%
Not a US citizen	34	32.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	233	11.3%
French	197	9.6%
Italian	129	6.3%
English	13	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	9	0.4%
Polish	4	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46165

What city is ZIP code 46165 in?

ZIP code 46165 is primarily assigned to North Salem, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46165 in?

ZIP code 46165 falls within Hendricks County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46165 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 46165 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 46165?

ZIP code 46165 has an estimated population of 2,058 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46165?

The median household income in ZIP code 46165 is $86,046, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46165?

The median home value in ZIP code 46165 is $229,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 46165 in?

ZIP code 46165 observes the EST timezone.