46071 ZIP Code — Thorntown, IN

Boone County, Indiana

ZIP code 46071 is located in Thorntown, Indiana, within Boone County. It covers approximately 69.74 square miles and serves a population of 3,282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46071

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 $209,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,267. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 46071 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,282

population

69.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thorntown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46035 Colfax (7.2 mi) 46052 Lebanon (7.9 mi) 46147 Jamestown (8.5 mi) 47940 Darlington (8.8 mi) 47968 New Ross (11.2 mi) 47930 Clarks Hill (13.1 mi) 46075 Whitestown (14.2 mi) 46050 Kirklin (14.3 mi) 46149 Lizton (15.5 mi) 47955 Linden (15.8 mi) 46041 Frankfort (16.3 mi) 47933 Crawfordsville (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,282
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	69.74 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	40.1019
Longitude	-86.5908
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	32.2%	25.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	29.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	11.5%	16.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,282

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$79,267

Median household income

$43,016

Per capita income

$209,300

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,198

Housing units

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

118

15–19

100

103

20–24

213

25–34

180

177

35–44

151

257

45–54

219

122

55–59

104

151

60–64

128

296

65–74

251

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	597	18.2%
18 and over	2,685	81.8%
65 and over	712	21.7%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,207	96.5%
Two or more races	56	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.2%
Asian	15	0.5%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	25.3%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	29.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	11.5%	16.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$79,267

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,300
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.9%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	645	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	89	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	248	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	291	22.9%
Households with children under 18	318	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	40.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	22.3%
Married	42.9%	51.2%
Separated	2.4%	0.5%
Widowed	3.1%	7.5%
Divorced	11.0%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	11.2%
Kindergarten	21	3.5%
Elementary school	245	40.3%
High school	156	25.7%
College / grad school	118	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.4%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Retail trade 6.9%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	19.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,118	95.0%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,270	99.6%
Born in same state	3,270	99.6%
Born in different state	2,628	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	433	13.2%
Arab	354	10.8%
Italian	196	6%
English	32	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	32	1%
Norwegian	15	0.5%
German	9	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46071

What city is ZIP code 46071 in?

ZIP code 46071 is primarily assigned to Thorntown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46071 in?

ZIP code 46071 falls within Boone County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46071 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 46071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46071 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 46071 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46071 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 46071 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 46071?

ZIP code 46071 has an estimated population of 3,282 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46071 in?

ZIP code 46071 observes the EST timezone.