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ZIP 46406 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46406

46406 has a population of 8,513 with a median age of 32.4 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
24.3%-60% vs US avg
x
Black
62.7%+405% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
12.9%-31% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.3%+47% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.8%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
15.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.0%+71% vs US avg
x
High school
41.4%+58% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.6%-74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.6%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
34.8%+202% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
45.1%+457% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
95.9%+1553% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 46406

Poverty Rate
34.8%+202% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
45.1%+457% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.5%+56% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.6%+170% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
95.9%+1553% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,513
Median age32.4
Poverty rate34.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White24.3%
Hispanic12.9%
Black62.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born7.4%