46068 ZIP Code — Sharpsville, IN

Tipton County, Indiana

ZIP code 46068 is located in Sharpsville, Indiana, within Tipton County. It covers approximately 45.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,633 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46068

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 $159,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,094. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 46068 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,633

population

45.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sharpsville	Acceptable
Sharpsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46902 Kokomo (5.3 mi) 46072 Tipton (6.7 mi) 46049 Kempton (7.1 mi) 46979 Russiaville (9.3 mi) 46039 Forest (9.6 mi) 46076 Windfall (9.8 mi) 46901 Kokomo (11.1 mi) 46936 Greentown (12.3 mi) 46031 Atlanta (12.6 mi) 46057 Michigantown (13.4 mi) 46030 Arcadia (14.8 mi) 46915 Burlington (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,633
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	45.02 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3687
Longitude	-86.1235
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	31.4%	37.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	36.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	23.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,633

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$96,094

Median household income

$38,975

Per capita income

$159,800

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,005

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

153

20–24

143

25–34

131

35–44

122

260

45–54

241

55–59

60–64

218

65–74

203

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	17.1%
18 and over	2,184	82.9%
65 and over	601	22.8%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,577	97.7%
Two or more races	23	0.9%
Asian	21	0.8%
Black or African American	11	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	37.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	36.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	23.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 32.7%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	32.7%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$96,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,800
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	65.9%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.9%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	728	70.9%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	148	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	109	10.6%
Households with children under 18	282	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	402	39.1%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	17.7%
Married	64.3%	69.4%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	8.3%
Divorced	6.7%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.4%
Kindergarten	26	4.6%
Elementary school	185	32.8%
High school	224	39.7%
College / grad school	121	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.9%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Retail trade 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Professional & management 7.6%

Other services 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Construction 3.1%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,552	96.9%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,608	99.1%
Born in same state	2,608	99.1%
Born in different state	2,232	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.9%
Not a US citizen	24	96.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	480	18.2%
Arab	364	13.8%
Italian	292	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.5%
Irish	3	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46068

What city is ZIP code 46068 in?

ZIP code 46068 is primarily assigned to Sharpsville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46068 in?

ZIP code 46068 falls within Tipton County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46068 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 46068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46068 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 46068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46068?

The median home value in ZIP code 46068 is $159,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 46068?

ZIP code 46068 has an estimated population of 2,633 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46068 in?

ZIP code 46068 observes the EST timezone.