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ZIP 46408 — 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 46408

46408 has a population of 15,571 with a median age of 36.7 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
39.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Black
41.1%+232% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
21.8%+17% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.1%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.8%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
16.1%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.6%+41% vs US avg
x
High school
42.1%+61% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.3%+28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.7%
x
Diversity Index
63/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.2%+125% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.5%+943% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 46408

Poverty Rate
29.8%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.2%+125% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.8%-2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.8%+95% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
60.5%+943% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,571
Median age36.7
Poverty rate29.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White39.1%
Hispanic21.8%
Black41.1%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born5.7%