NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 46742

IN · Population: 3,143

B+
78/100
73
B+
Safety
81
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 46742

Zip code 46742 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 3,143 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $71,371 and home values around $231,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$71,371
Home Value
$231,500
Rent
$875/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
24.4%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
78.3%
Rent Burden
14.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).