46182 ZIP Code — Waldron, IN

Shelby County, Indiana

ZIP code 46182 is located in Waldron, Indiana, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 35.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46182

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 $176,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,023. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46182 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,638

population

35.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46182 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46182

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46182. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waldron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47272 Saint Paul (4.2 mi) 47234 Flat Rock (6.5 mi) 46150 Manilla (7.5 mi) 46176 Shelbyville (7.5 mi) 46156 Milroy (9.7 mi) 47246 Hope (12.2 mi) 46161 Morristown (13.9 mi) 47240 Greensburg (14.4 mi) 46124 Edinburgh (14.4 mi) 46110 Boggstown (14.6 mi) 46104 Arlington (15.1 mi) 46126 Fairland (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,638
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	35.91 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.4583
Longitude	-85.6786
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	42.4%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,638

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$66,023

Median household income

$29,059

Per capita income

$176,300

Median home value

$1,423

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

600

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

35–44

117

101

45–54

108

55–59

115

60–64

123

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	21.2%
18 and over	1,291	78.8%
65 and over	322	19.7%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,614	97.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.4%
Two or more races	24	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$66,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 32.6%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,300
Median rent / month	$1,423
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.4%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	28.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	44	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	98	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	124	19.9%
Households with children under 18	205	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	36.8%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.3%	21.3%
Married	64.7%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	5.3%	5.7%
Divorced	19.7%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	136	52.3%
High school	78	30.0%
College / grad school	31	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.3%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Other services 8.8%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Retail trade 5.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	6.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 16.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,553	94.8%
Spanish	14	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,638	100.0%
Born in same state	1,638	100.0%
Born in different state	1,434	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	12.5%
French	134	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	91	5.6%
English	27	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46182

What city is ZIP code 46182 in?

ZIP code 46182 is primarily assigned to Waldron, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46182 in?

ZIP code 46182 falls within Shelby County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46182 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 46182 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46182 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 46182 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46182 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 46182 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46182?

The median home value in ZIP code 46182 is $176,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 46182 in?

ZIP code 46182 observes the EST timezone.