46171 ZIP Code — Reelsville, IN

Putnam County, Indiana

ZIP code 46171 is located in Reelsville, Indiana, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 38.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46171

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,855. 31% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46171 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,949

population

38.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46171 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46171

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46171. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reelsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46120 Cloverdale (9.7 mi) 47834 Brazil (9.8 mi) 46135 Greencastle (10 mi) 47837 Carbon (10 mi) 47868 Poland (10.2 mi) 47840 Centerpoint (10.7 mi) 47456 Quincy (11.7 mi) 47833 Bowling Green (12.1 mi) 46128 Fillmore (13.9 mi) 46105 Bainbridge (16.5 mi) 47846 Cory (17.1 mi) 46121 Coatesville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,949
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	38.70 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	39.5386
Longitude	-86.9527
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	40.4%	38.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	39.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	19.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,949

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$65,855

Median household income

$35,922

Per capita income

$219,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

815

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

161

35–44

119

221

45–54

163

133

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	461	23.7%
18 and over	1,488	76.3%
65 and over	205	10.5%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,945	99.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	38.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	39.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	19.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.2%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$65,855

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	95.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	9.1%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	39.9%
Propane / LP gas	34.1%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	14.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	485	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	96	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	124	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	66	8.6%
Households with children under 18	227	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	20.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	17.1%
Married	60.2%	64.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.0%
Divorced	21.4%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	41	9.8%
Elementary school	175	41.8%
High school	127	30.3%
College / grad school	76	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Professional & management 17.7%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Construction 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 80.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	29.2%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,849	94.9%
Spanish	146	7.9%
Other Indo-European	146	7.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,930	99.0%
Born in same state	1,779	91.3%
Born in different state	1,528	78.4%
Foreign born	151	7.7%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	175	9%
Italian	106	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	77	4%
Dutch	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46171

What city is ZIP code 46171 in?

ZIP code 46171 is primarily assigned to Reelsville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46171 in?

ZIP code 46171 falls within Putnam County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46171 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 46171 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 46171?

ZIP code 46171 has an estimated population of 1,949 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46171?

The median home value in ZIP code 46171 is $219,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46171?

The median household income in ZIP code 46171 is $65,855, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46171 in?

ZIP code 46171 observes the EST timezone.