Zip code 46056: Markleville, Indiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 46056
46056 is a small-town zip code in Markleville, Indiana (Madison County), covering 25 sq mi of land. About 2,076 people live here, or 84 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $72,423 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $229,600, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,085 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care.
How 46056 compares
- Veterans11.7%94thU.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%66th of 745 in IN
- Median age44.584thU.S. 38.9 · IN 38.1186th of 745 in IN
- Homeownership rate81.8%82ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%364th of 742 in IN
- 73rdU.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%251st of 745 in IN
- Median earnings per worker$55,59468thU.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609104th of 740 in IN
- Average commute28 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min248th of 726 in IN
- Residents under 1822.7%56thU.S. 22% · IN 23.3%371st of 745 in IN
- Broadband access92.4%52ndU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%186th of 742 in IN
- Government workers13.6%49thU.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%218th of 745 in IN
- Per capita income$39,29247thU.S. $44,673 · IN $38,351196th of 744 in IN
- Housing vacancy6.2%46thU.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%467th of 742 in IN
- Uninsured rate5.8%41stU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%372nd of 745 in IN
- Median household income$72,42339thU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957341st of 719 in IN
- 37thU.S. 10% · IN 8%344th of 745 in IN
- 36thU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%297th of 745 in IN
- Work from home9.4%31stU.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%237th of 745 in IN
- 29thU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%266th of 744 in IN
- Median home value$229,60028thU.S. $332,700 · IN $218,200185th of 719 in IN
- Poverty rate7.5%28thU.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%482nd of 742 in IN
- Median gross rent$1,08527thU.S. $1,413 · IN $1,062148th of 640 in IN
- 22ndU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.452355th of 740 in IN
- 18thU.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%502nd of 745 in IN
- Population density84/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi391st of 745 in IN
- Tech workers0.9%11thU.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%443rd of 745 in IN
- 9thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%464th of 716 in IN
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%432nd of 745 in IN
- Diversity index12.15thU.S. 61.4 · IN 41.4447th of 745 in IN
- Population2,0763rdU.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073455th of 745 in IN
| Measure | 46056 | Madison | IN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 11.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 66th of 745 | |
| Median age | 44.5 | 40.9 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 186th of 745 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.8% | 70.2% | 70.6% | 65.2% | 364th of 742 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.9% | 18.8% | 16.8% | 17.2% | 251st of 745 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $55,594 | $42,758 | $46,609 | $49,666 | 104th of 740 | |
| Average commute | 28 min | 26.3 min | 24.1 min | 26.4 min | 248th of 726 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.7% | 21.4% | 23.3% | 22% | 371st of 745 | |
| Broadband access | 92.4% | 89.6% | 89.9% | 91% | 186th of 742 | |
| Government workers | 13.6% | 10.6% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 218th of 745 | |
| Per capita income | $39,292 | $33,926 | $38,351 | $44,673 | 196th of 744 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.2% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 467th of 742 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.8% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 372nd of 745 | |
| Median household income | $72,423 | $63,037 | $71,957 | $80,734 | 341st of 719 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.3% | 7.5% | 8% | 10% | 344th of 745 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 297th of 745 | |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 15.1% | 237th of 745 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 20.5% | 29.5% | 35.7% | 266th of 744 | |
| Median home value | $229,600 | $161,300 | $218,200 | $332,700 | 185th of 719 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 482nd of 742 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,085 | $939 | $1,062 | $1,413 | 148th of 640 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.402 | 0.438 | 0.452 | 0.483 | 355th of 740 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.2% | 10% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 502nd of 745 | |
| Population density | 84/sq mi | 292/sq mi | 191/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 391st of 745 | |
| Tech workers | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 443rd of 745 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 35.8% | 49% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 464th of 716 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 2.1% | 6.3% | 14.1% | 432nd of 745 | |
| Diversity index | 12.1 | 31.7 | 41.4 | 61.4 | 447th of 745 | |
| Population | 2,076 | 131,900 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 | 455th of 745 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black0%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 829
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 76.1%
- Married couples
- 55.5%
- Living alone
- 20.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.7%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 884
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Vacant
- 6.2%
- Median year built
- 1968
- Median rooms
- 6.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 35.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 9.7%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 46056 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $82,981 | $74,888 |
| Service | $40,625 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,337 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,659 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,026 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.8%
- Households with broadband
- 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.7%
- No internet access
- 5.5%
- Without health insurance
- 5.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Markleville
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Madison County
- Center point
- 39.9727° N, 85.6069° W
- Land area
- 25 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
46056 spans 3 counties
- Madison County77% of land
- Hancock County19% of land
- Henry County4% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Markleville2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 46056
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47384 | Shirley, IN | 5.3 mi | $74,167 |
| 46186 | Wilkinson, IN | 5.8 mi | $70,714 |
| 47351 | Kennard, IN | 6.6 mi | $57,813 |
| 47356 | Middletown, IN | 6.6 mi | $67,049 |
| 46017 | Anderson, IN | 6.7 mi | $75,011 |
| 46013 | Anderson, IN | 6.8 mi | $49,310 |
| 46064 | Pendleton, IN | 7 mi | $94,609 |
| 46015 | Anderson, IN · PO box | 8.8 mi | — |
| 47388 | Sulphur Springs, IN | 8.9 mi | $48,125 |
| 46016 | Anderson, IN | 9.5 mi | $36,029 |
| 47344 | Greensboro, IN | 10 mi | — |
| 47334 | Daleville, IN | 10 mi | $71,815 |
Zip codes like 46056 elsewhere
Questions about 46056
What city is zip code 46056?
46056 is assigned to Markleville, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 46056 in?
46056 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 46056?
About 2,076 people live in 46056, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 46056 in?
46056 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 46056?
The median household income in 46056 is $72,423.
What zip codes are near 46056?
The closest zip codes to 46056 are 47384, 46186, 47351, 47356, 46017.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46056, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.