NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 46985

IN · Population: 1,153

C+
55/100
57
C+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 46985

Zip code 46985 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 1,153 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $54,554, with home values near $96,300 and rents around $860/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$54,554
Home Value
$96,300
Rent
$860/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
12%
Unemployment
8.8%
Owner-Occupied
82.8%
Rent Burden
18.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).