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Tipton County
Tipton, IN
46072
46072 ZIP Code — Tipton, IN
Tipton County, Indiana
ZIP code 46072 is located in
Tipton ,
Indiana ,
within Tipton County .
It covers approximately 109.79 square miles and serves a population of
8,592 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 46072
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 $150,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $70,595. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,592
Population density
78 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
159
Geography
Land area
109.79 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.2885
Longitude
-86.0514
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.7%
37.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
36.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
23.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.4%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$70,595
Median household income
$150,900
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,674 19.5% 18 and over 6,918 80.5% 65 and over 1,904 22.2% Median age 45.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 8,217 94.3% Two or more races 205 2.4% Hispanic or Latino 121 1.4% Other race 80 0.9% Black or African American 68 0.8% Asian 22 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.7%
37.7%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
36.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
23.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.4%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 20.0% $75k–$100k 18.5% $100k–$150k 18.5% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 5.1% Median income $70,595
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $150,900 Median rent / month $840 Owner occupied 74.9% Renter occupied 25.1% Vacant 9.5% Single-family detached 82.1% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 2.4% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 4.9% 1990–1999 11.8% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 17.8% 1960–1969 5.4% 1950–1959 7.6% 1940–1949 6.2% 1939 or earlier 34.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 20.9% 3 bedrooms 51.2% 4 bedrooms 17.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 30.1% 2 vehicles 50.8% 3 or more 17.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 60.8% Electricity 25.0% Propane / LP gas 12.1% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 0.8% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,161 60.7% Cohabiting couple 213 6.0% Male householder, no spouse 478 13.4% Female householder, no spouse 711 20.0% Households with children under 18 1,100 30.9% Households with seniors (65+) 1,079 30.3% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 18.8% Married 63.7% 60.9% Separated 0.1% 1.7% Widowed 4.0% 10.5% Divorced 8.1% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 22.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 120 7.6% Kindergarten 61 3.9% Elementary school 781 49.5% High school 334 21.2% College / grad school 281 17.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Public administration
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Professional & management
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.5% Service 18.3% Sales & office 17.7% Natural resources & construction 8.5% Production & transportation 23.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.1% Government 20.7% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.2% Carpool 14.2% Public transit 0.7% Walk 2.5% Work from home 3.9% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 23.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
32.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.2% Retirement income 24.4% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 9.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 37.0% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 27.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 507 7.3%
Disability % Any disability 14.3% Under 18 10.2% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 29.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.8% Public insurance 37.9% No insurance 11.7% Uninsured under 19 3.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,057 93.8% Spanish 8 0.1% Other Indo-European 8 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,504 99.0% Born in same state 8,498 98.9% Born in different state 6,734 78.4% Foreign born 6 0.1% Naturalized citizen 88 1.0% Not a US citizen 42 47.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,526 17.8% Arab 989 11.5% Italian 889 10.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 92 1.1% English 87 1% German 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.5% Internet access 95.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46072
What city is ZIP code 46072 in?
ZIP code 46072 is primarily assigned to Tipton, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46072 in?
ZIP code 46072 falls within Tipton County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 46072 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 46072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46072?
The median home value in ZIP code 46072 is $150,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 46072?
ZIP code 46072 has an estimated population of 8,592 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46072?
The median household income in ZIP code 46072 is $70,595, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46072 in?
ZIP code 46072 observes the EST timezone.
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