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Pulaski County
Star City, IN
46985
46985 ZIP Code — Star City, IN
Pulaski County, Indiana
ZIP code 46985 is located in
Star City ,
Indiana ,
within Pulaski County .
It covers approximately 65.94 square miles and serves a population of
1,153 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 574 .
About ZIP code 46985
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 $96,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,554. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46985 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,153
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
65.94 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
40.9546
Longitude
-86.5838
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
574
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.8%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
31.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
15.5%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$54,554
Median household income
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 256 22.2% 18 and over 897 77.8% 65 and over 323 28.0% Median age 50.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Group Count % White 1,097 95.1% Two or more races 46 4% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.8%
52.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
31.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
15.5%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.8%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 17.6% $35k–$50k 10.8% $50k–$75k 29.1% $75k–$100k 14.2% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 2.3% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $54,554
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,300 Median rent / month $860 Owner occupied 82.8% Renter occupied 17.2% Vacant 30.6% Single-family detached 80.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.4% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 8.0% 1990–1999 19.1% 1980–1989 5.3% 1970–1979 10.5% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 31.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 38.9% 3 bedrooms 42.9% 4 bedrooms 8.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 35.2% 2 vehicles 38.6% 3 or more 26.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 37.2% Electricity 8.1% Propane / LP gas 53.0% Wood 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 200 45.1% Cohabiting couple 22 5.0% Male householder, no spouse 54 12.2% Female householder, no spouse 167 37.7% Households with children under 18 76 17.2% Households with seniors (65+) 225 50.8% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.4% 0.9% Married 47.5% 51.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.7% 15.8% Divorced 19.4% 32.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.2%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.5% Bachelor's or higher 12.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 10.5% Kindergarten 35 18.3% Elementary school 93 48.7% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 43 22.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Professional & management
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.3% Service 8.4% Sales & office 21.7% Natural resources & construction 10.6% Production & transportation 32.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.7% Government 9.3% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.7% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.9% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.9% Retirement income 39.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.3% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 26.9% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.5% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 60.0% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 17.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 4.7% 18–64 years 21.1% 65 and over 23.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.3% Public insurance 47.1% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,054 91.4% Spanish 6 0.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,147 99.5% Born in same state 1,147 99.5% Born in different state 953 82.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.5% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 174 15.1% Arab 116 10.1% French 101 8.8%
Ancestry Count % English 72 6.2% Polish 7 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.4% Internet access 98.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46985
What city is ZIP code 46985 in?
ZIP code 46985 is primarily assigned to Star City, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46985 in?
ZIP code 46985 falls within Pulaski County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 46985 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 46985 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 46985 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 46985 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46985?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 46985 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 46985 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 46985 in?
ZIP code 46985 observes the EST timezone.
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