46172 ZIP Code — Roachdale, IN

Putnam County, Indiana

ZIP code 46172 is located in Roachdale, Indiana, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 68.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46172

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 $119,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,716. 34% 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.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 46172 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,243

population

68.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46172

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46172. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roachdale	Acceptable
Roachdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46105 Bainbridge (4.8 mi) 47954 Ladoga (6.1 mi) 46175 Russellville (8 mi) 46165 North Salem (9.7 mi) 46135 Greencastle (11.2 mi) 47989 Waveland (11.5 mi) 46128 Fillmore (12.3 mi) 47968 New Ross (12.5 mi) 46121 Coatesville (13.4 mi) 46149 Lizton (13.6 mi) 46122 Danville (14.3 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,243
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	68.72 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.8212
Longitude	-86.8159
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	30.7%	38.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	39.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	19.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,243

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$84,716

Median household income

$39,326

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$1,024

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

873

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

35–44

163

45–54

155

148

55–59

140

138

60–64

130

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	489	21.8%
18 and over	1,754	78.2%
65 and over	380	16.9%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	2,243	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	38.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	39.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	19.8%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.2%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$84,716

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 35.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$1,024
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	28.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	534	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	93	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	181	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	115	12.5%
Households with children under 18	357	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	30.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.7%	17.0%
Married	62.0%	58.2%
Separated	2.7%	5.0%
Widowed	6.0%	2.4%
Divorced	14.5%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	6.1%
Kindergarten	13	2.6%
Elementary school	248	50.5%
High school	188	38.3%
College / grad school	12	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Construction 13.2%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Professional & management 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Retail trade 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.1%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,167	96.6%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,243	100.0%
Born in same state	2,243	100.0%
Born in different state	1,798	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	420	18.7%
French	300	13.4%
Italian	299	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46172

What city is ZIP code 46172 in?

ZIP code 46172 is primarily assigned to Roachdale, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46172 in?

ZIP code 46172 falls within Putnam County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46172 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 46172 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46172?

The median home value in ZIP code 46172 is $119,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 46172?

ZIP code 46172 has an estimated population of 2,243 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46172?

The median household income in ZIP code 46172 is $84,716, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46172 in?

ZIP code 46172 observes the EST timezone.